Alexandra Burke

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Alexandra Burke
Burke in October 2011
Born
Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke

(1988-08-25) 25 August 1988 (age 35)
Islington, London, England
Workssee Alexandra Burke discography
Children2
Parent
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active2005–present
Labels
Websitealexandraburkeofficial.com

Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke (born 25 August 1988)

UK's Christmas 2008 number one
.

In 2009, Burke released her debut studio album,

UK top 10 hit, "Broken Heels" and "The Silence".[3] "Elephant" was released as Burke's comeback single in February 2012, and "Let It Go" served as the second single. Burke's second studio album, Heartbreak on Hold, was released in June 2012.[4] In 2018, she released her third studio album, The Truth Is, through Universal Music Group's Decca Records
.

In June 2014, Burke replaced

Sister Act the Musical, leading the cast as Deloris Van Cartier.[7] In 2017, she competed in the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing alongside dance partner Gorka Márquez
, which they finished as runners-up.

Life and career

Early life and career beginnings

Alexandra Burke was born in Islington, London on 25 August 1988, daughter of David Burke (born 1954) and British soul singer Melissa Bell (1964–2017).[8]

Burke shares the

middle names Cecelia Ewen with her mother and her sister, Sheneice.[9] Burke said that she had to grow up very fast, at a very young age as her mother was always touring with her band and that she had to look after her young brother, which included taking him to and picking him up from school.[10] Burke's parents separated in 1992, while she was still young, but the pair continued to co-parent their children.[10]

2005–2008: The X Factor

Burke auditioned for the second series of The X Factor in 2005 (which was eventually won by Shayne Ward). She made it through to the final seven in Louis Walsh's 16–24 category, effectively the top 21 of the competition, but Walsh did not choose her for his final four as he felt that she was too young. Yet Burke did not give up and went on to seek professional singing lessons over the following three years. Burke's second bid to win The X Factor came in 2008. Falling into the "Girls" category, she was mentored by

masterclasses, with Carey complimenting Burke on her voice. Burke performed "Without You" and received a standing ovation from the judges, who all gave her positive feedback. In weeks 6 and 7, Burke received positive comments from the judging panel for her performances of "You are so Beautiful" and Dan Hartman's "Relight My Fire" (the popularity of which in the UK is mostly a result of Take That's 1993 revival thereof). The quarter-final saw her replace Diana Vickers as the bookies' favourite after performing Britney Spears' "Toxic" and Beyoncé' "Listen", for which she received another standing ovation. In the semi-final, Burke performed Rihanna's hit song "Don't Stop the Music" and Toni Braxton hit "Un-Break My Heart".[citation needed
]

Burke avoided the final showdown every week and was joined in the grand final by

JLS. The three finalists were required to sing three songs – a Christmas song, a duet with an established music artist, and the song from their favourite performance of the series. Her Christmas song was an adaptation of "Silent Night". She then sang "Listen" as a duet with Beyoncé (who later performed her UK number-one single "If I Were a Boy"), and after performing with the American singer she proclaimed: "I have achieved a dream". Her final song before the first-round voting result was "You Are So Beautiful".[citation needed
] After the elimination of Quigg, Burke sang what was to become her debut single, a cover of a 1984 song by
Sony Music Entertainment. The contract had a stated value of £1 million, of which £150,000 was a cash advance and the remainder allocated to recording and marketing costs.[16]

2009–2010: Overcome, international breakthrough and All Night Long tour

Burke during the All Night Long Tour in 2011

On 13 February 2009 it was reported that Burke signed a £3.5 million, five-album US record deal with Epic Records.[17] Burke's first album was originally scheduled for March 2009, however, Simon Cowell confirmed that her album was scheduled for release later in the year to allow Burke to polish her skills and find the right songs for the album, so that it would not be rushed. The album was released on 19 October 2009 in the UK, titled Overcome.[18] Burke's first commercial single from her debut album is titled "Bad Boys", which features Flo Rida. The single premiered in the UK on The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 on 25 August 2009.[19] On 18 October 2009, Bad Boys topped the UK Singles Chart.[20] After visiting Burke in the studio, Beyoncé spoke of possibly recording a duet with her[21] and also asked Burke to join her for the second European leg of her I Am... World Tour.[22] Bad Boys was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry on 7 January 2010.[citation needed]

On 19 July 2009, Burke confirmed that she had signed a six-figure contract with Italian fashion designers

Royal Variety Show on 7 December 2009.[23]

Burke confirmed on 17 November 2009 that "

Broken Heels" would be the second commercial and third overall single from Overcome.[24] She also confirmed via her official Twitter page that the video was shot in Los Angeles on 22 and 23 November 2009.[25] On 18 January 2010, Burke began her European Promo Tour in Brussels, Belgium.[26] On 12 March 2010, Burke confirmed on Twitter that "All Night Long" would be her new single, featuring Pitbull. She appeared on Dancing on Ice during the semi-final to perform All Night Long.[27]
On 29 April 2010, Burke entered FHM's poll for the world's top 100 sexiest women 2010 at number 75. This was her first appearance on the poll since she rose to fame in 2008.[28] Burke's next single was a completely new song, "Start Without You", which was released on 5 September 2010.[29] The video for "Start Without You" debuted on 19 August through VEVO on later premiered on The BOX.[30] The song was performed at T4 on the Beach on 4 July 2010, and later released internationally.

Additionally, Burke was announced as the first ever brand ambassador for

The X Factor. A new track on the album was said to be a duet with "an amazing group", the group was later announced as Cobra Starship.[33] On 25 October, Burke announced via her Twitter that a new version of "The Silence" will be the album's fifth commercial single being released in early December.[34] The official music video for "The Silence" was released on 27 October 2010, via MSN Videos UK.[35] It was confirmed that there would be no further singles from the album after "The Silence".[36]

2010–2012: New record deal and Heartbreak on Hold

It's got to be sexy. So I'm going to get a lot fiercer and sexier. We're just getting down and dirty with the next album. I'm going to take a lot more risks and it's going to be insane." She also hinted at any collaborations on the LP, "I can't say too much because my management will kill me if I let loose. But I have a special duet planned. I have the ideas, the collaborations in my mind – it's all locked up in my head.

—Alexandra Burke[36]

Burke stated that her next album would get "down, raunchy and dirty", promising the record would take risks. Burke took a break from recording so that she could embark on her first headline concert tour, the

music producers flew in to work with her.[42]
She also said that she wrote two or three songs a day for a couple of weeks.

Since April 2011, Burke has supported T4's Battlefront show, helping young campaigners Hope and Abby raise awareness about the organ donor register for their Sign Up, Speak Up, Save Lives project. In October 2011, Burke joined

Syco label to join RCA Records.[49][50] In June 2012, Burke parted company with her management company.[51]

2012–2014: Renegade, U.S. launch and other projects

In September 2012, it was revealed that Burke would take part in

The X Factor USA, when the judges are announced and walk out.[citation needed] In December 2012, Burke released her first holiday extended play, Christmas Gift, which consisted a cover of "Silent Night" and a new track titled "Christmas Time".[55]

On 10 February 2013, it was revealed that Burke was recording two new songs a night for her third album and aimed to have around 60 in total to choose from. She also revealed that she was recording the album in the United States and at her home studio; "I've actually built a studio in my house, downstairs, I'm literally in it every day, recording, I'm flying to the states a lot, I've been in Los Angeles and New York a lot, and if the producers can't fly to me, I fly to them."

Def Jam president Kevin Liles during a meeting with him in New York.[61] In June 2013, Burke parted ways with her record label, RCA, over "differing views" between herself and the label regarding her third studio album.[62]

Burke made her U.S. performance debut at Apollo Theater on 10 June 2013 as part of the line-up for The Apollo Theater Legends Hall of Fame 2013, honouring the induction of Chaka Khan. Burke shared the stage with other artists including Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle, and Jennifer Holliday.[63] On 30 August, Burke released her second EP, #NewRules. The EP contains 5 tracks, including a cover of Coldplay's "Fix You". On 20 November, Burke revealed that the lead single from her upcoming third record had been decided and a video was to be shot in the coming weeks.[64] She previewed two new songs on her Facebook page on Christmas.[64]

On 5 January 2015, Burke announced that she would be releasing an EP in March called Renegade. She said: "This EP is extremely close to my heart. It marks what is set to be a new chapter for me both personally and artistically. I have worked extremely hard on this, there has been laughter, tears and sweat. Renegade touches upon themes and experiences that I have never spoken out about before. Since the last album, a lot has changed in my life, but most importantly I have changed. I'm in a great place, healthier and stronger than ever. I feel as an artist its important for one's music to grow with them. I'm now twenty-six and having taken time out of the musical ring, I now have the gloves firmly back on."[65]

2014–2017: Musical theatre and Strictly Come Dancing

Burke made her West End debut on 2 June 2014 as a leading cast member in the £5 million production of The Bodyguard at London's Adelphi Theatre, taking over the lead role from Beverley Knight.[66] Based on the 1992 movie of the same name and made famous by Whitney Houston, Burke played Rachel Marron – a superstar receiving threats from a lovestruck obsessed fan, who falls in love with the new bodyguard hired to protect her.[67] Burke was approached to play the role two years prior to her 2014 debut, but due to scheduling commitments was forced to turn down the opportunity.[68] Two years later Alexandra was again invited to audition for the role and was subsequently offered the part.[68]

Burke played the role for a relatively short period until the production closed at the Adelphi Theatre on 29 August 2014. Although The Bodyguard was one of London's most successful and popular shows at the time, it was forced to close as it had reached the end of its contract with the theatre, which had already booked a new production to take residency.[69] Later in the year Burke was nominated for 'Best West End Debut' at the West End Frame Awards 2014.[70]

In early 2014, prior to Burke joining the West End cast, it was announced the production would tour the UK and Ireland from February 2015, with the cast yet to be confirmed.[71] Shortly after the production closed it was announced, in October 2014, that Burke would reprise her role as Rachel Marron in the nationwide tour, kicking off her year-and-a-half residency in the show on 12 February 2015 at the Southampton Mayflower Theatre.[71] Burke was a contracted cast member of The Bodyguard until the end of June 2016, with her final UK performance in the production taking place at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne.[72] The production and cast briefly transferred to an international stage in Monaco, playing four nights at the Grimaldi Forum, with Burke's final ever Bodyguard performance after two years leading the production taking place on 26 June.[73]

An original cast recording featuring Burke was released in June 2015 to accompany the nationwide tour.[74]

It was announced on 8 January 2016 that Burke would be taking over the lead role of Deloris Van Cartier in an all-new UK touring production of Sister Act The Musical. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood. Burke commenced a year long residency in the show, making her debut on 30 July 2016 at the Curve Theatre Leicester. Alexandra's final performance in the critically acclaimed production took place on 27 August 2017 at Wintergardens, Blackpool.

fifteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing.[76] She was partnered with professional dancer Gorka Márquez.[77] and made it to the final, in which she was beaten by Joe McFadden.[78]

2018–present: The Truth Is, return to musical theatre and pantomime debut

On 22 December 2017, it was announced that Burke had signed with

The Truth Is, which was released on 16 March 2018. The album's lead single, "Shadow", was released on 23 February 2018.[79][80]
Burke then announced her first full UK and Ireland tour in seven years; encompassing 13 venues, would commence in Southend on 1 September 2018, but this was cancelled in June.

In February 2018, it was formally announced that Burke would be returning to musical theatre, starring in the first West End revival production of

Michael Ball. The opening night was on 26 April 2018.[81] In July 2018, it was announced Burke would guest star as Roxie Hart in the London West End production of Chicago
for an eight-week run.

In 2019, Burke reprised her role as Rachel Marron in a worldwide touring production of The Bodyguard which finished in late 2019.

From 12 July 2021, Burke will play the Narrator in the West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium opposite Jason Donovan as Pharaoh and Jac Yarrow as Joseph until 5 September 2021.[82]

It was announced Burke was due to star as Julianne Potter in My Best Friend's Wedding The Musical based on the 1997 film beginning September 2021 on a UK and Ireland tour (originally September 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic). It was announced this was cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In June 2021, it was announced that Burke will star in a movie with her character inspired from Tina Turner.[83]

In October 2021, Burke shared a snippet of new music on social media, with the words "new music?" along with a pair of suspicious emojis.[84]

In February 2022, Burke revealed she was pregnant with her first child.

In late-April 2022, it was revealed Burke would be playing the role of Mrs Blunderbore in the latest London Palladium pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, from 10 December 2022 to 15 January 2023.[85]

In 2023, Burke co-starred in the film Pretty Red Dress, directed by Dionne Edwards.[86]

Artistry

Music and voice

"Start Without You"
The song incorporates reggae fusion and dancehall, featuring the line "drip drop it way down low."
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Burke's music is contemporary R&B, and also features soul and pop in certain songs. Burke's vocal range has been compared to those of Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston and Beyoncé.[88]

Since winning The X Factor, signing a record deal with

Americanised".[10]

"

electropop,[93] R&B[citation needed] and electro house.[94] She was the executive producer on her second album and said that "what [she says, goes]" but that she still takes advice from her management.[citation needed
]

Influences

American entertainers Whitney Houston (left) and Beyoncé (right) are two of Burke's biggest influences in music.

Burke's known influences in music include American entertainers

series 5 of The X Factor
. Burke introduced Beyoncé by saying:

Ladies and Gentlemen, I absolutely cannot believe I'm about to introduce this woman to the stage, please welcome, my hero, Beyoncé.

Beyoncé later described Burke as a "superstar" and a "beautiful young lady" with a "beautiful voice", as well as saying that was proud to have sung with Burke. Burke later said that performing with Beyoncé made her "dreams come true". Beyoncé later announced her tour,

Haute Living
.

Other ventures

Fashion lines

In 2010, it was reported that Burke and

branches of USC around the United Kingdom and Ireland.[100] 2KX was released in Spring 2011 during a heat wave in the United Kingdom which raised sales of the company.[100] In order to promote the company, both artists began wearing the clothing at gigs performances, music videos as well as Facebook page opening for the company, an official website launch and YouTube ads.[101] JLS wore the clothes in their music video for "Love You More".[101]

Burke later signed a modelling contract with

Capital FM's Help a Capital Child charity campaign. The aim was to raise £10,000 for charity by 1 January 2011. The t-shirts were priced at £15 with £1.50 from each sold T-shirt going to the charity.[107] The company did reach their funding target.[102] The company name, 2KX, refers to "2010", the year in which Burke and JLS founded the company and launched the label officially. 2K is the abbreviation for the year "2000" and "X" is the Roman numeral for 10.[108] The company is based London.[109]

Reality television

Burke first appeared on reality television in 2001, when she took part in the second series of

eighth series
of The X Factor.

Burke was one of the last ever celebrity contestants to appear on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? before the show ended in February 2014.[111]

She is also a

Manchester United fan, having appeared on MUTV.[112]

In August 2017, Burke was announced as a contestant on the

fifteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing.[76] She was partnered with professional dancer Gorka Márquez.[77] On 16 December, Burke and Márquez reached the finals of the competition, and finished in joint second place.[113]

Philanthropy

From a young age Burke has supported a number of charities around the United Kingdom. Before Burke auditioned for The X Factor and attained a successful music career, she went on tour with Young Voices. Burke performed in large venues such as the

The Royal British Legion charities. The release was backed by, and originally suggested by, The Sun newspaper.[citation needed
]

On 30 October 2008 it was announced that British Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling would waive all tax on copies sold on the single. He said:

I support the efforts being made by the X Factor contestants and in recognition of that I'm proposing effectively to waive the VAT on the sale of these singles. We will do that by making a donation equivalent to the value of the VAT.

second biggest single of 2008 and the nineteenth best selling single of the decade.[116] The single sold 1.2 million copies within the UK getting certificated double platinum.[117]

Burke broke records for getting people to sign up to donate an organ within an hour.

Following the

No Child Born To Die campaign. The campaign aims to reduce child mortality over the next five years.[126]

In October 2012, Burke performed at actor Samuel L. Jackson's launch of the charity Shooting Stars in London.[127] Later that same month, Burke performed for the Great Ormond Street Hospital's Friendship Ball which was held in England.[128] Also in the same month, Burke performed for "Breast Cancer Care" and was announced as the charities most recent celebrity supporter.[129] Burke took part in the 2013 campaign for the charity with a new photoshoot in October 2013. In November 2012, Burke performed at the Royal Concert for Remembrance Day with Russell Watson.[130] In February 2013, Burke appeared on From The Heart on ITV. The television show was created to promote organ donation. Burke performed live with Jools Holland.[131] Also in October 2013, Burke took part in a campaign for PETA in order to tackle the fur trade. She posed naked for the campaign with the slogan "I'd rather go naked than wear fur".[132]

Endorsements

Burke first signed a merchandise contract when she agreed to become the face of company,

Sure Women in order to promote the product. Burke was also the first ever ambassador for the product.[31]

In March 2012, Burke launched her own lipgloss range, "Lip Boom", in partnership with MUA Cosmetics.[133] In 2013, Burke was revealed as the face of Mune Energy Drinks to coincide with the release of her EP. In September 2013, Burke was revealed as the face of Funkin Cocktails.[134] In October 2013, Alexandra Burke recorded a cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" for The Happy Egg Company in the United Kingdom.[135]

In April 2016, Burke was announced as the ambassador for Slimfast. This endorsement was ongoing in 2019.[136]

Personal life

In 2015, at the age of 27, Alexandra Burke appeared on Channel 4's Celebrity First Dates; her date was a professional model named Louis.

bowel cancer, an illness he later recovered from. The couple announced their separation on 21 October 2020.[140]

In June 2020, Burke spoke about the racism she had encountered in the music industry. She said that industry figures had previously asked her to bleach her skin, not have braided hair and tailor her music to a white audience.[141]

On 14 February 2022, Burke announced that she was expecting a baby with her boyfriend Darren Randolph.[142] On 10 October 2022, she confirmed on Loose Women that her child was born in June 2022.[143][144]

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2014 The Bodyguard Musical Rachel Marron West End
2015-2016 UK and Ireland Tour
2016–2017 Sister Act The Musical Deloris Van Cartier UK and Ireland Tour
2018 Chess Svetlana Sergievsky West End Revival
Chicago Roxie Hart West End
2018–2020 The Bodyguard Musical Rachel Marron UK and Ireland Tour
2021 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Narrator West End Revival
2022-2023 Jack and the Beanstalk Mrs Blunderbore Pantomime
2024 Sister Act[145] Deloris van Cartier West End

Discography

Main article: Alexandra Burke discography

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Star for a Night Contestant Series 2
2005; 2008
The X Factor
 		Contestant
Series 5
2011 So You Think You Can Dance Guest judge Episode: "Round 2"
The X Factor
 		Guest judge Episode: "Live Show 4"
2015 First Dates Herself Celebrity Special for SU2C 2015
2017
Strictly Come Dancing
 		Contestant
Series 15
2018 Loose Women Herself Guest panellist
2021
The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Su2c
 		Contestant Series 4, episode 1
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
 		Contestant Series 3
2023 RuPaul's Drag Race UK Guest judge
Series 5

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Pretty Red Dress Candice

Tours

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 "Hallelujah"
BRIT Award for Best British Single[148]
 Nominated
Alexandra Burke MOBO Award for Best UK Newcomer[149] Nominated
2010 "Bad Boys"
BRIT Award for Best British Single[150]
 Nominated
Alexandra Burke Glamour Women of the Year Awards for Best Newcomer[151] Won
Overcome Urban Music Award for Best Album 2010 Won
"All Night Long" Urban Music Award for Best Collaboration (with Pitbull) Won
Urban Music Award for Best Music Video Won
Alexandra Burke BT Digital Music Awards for Best Female Artist Won
"Bad Boys" BT Digital Music Awards for Best Song Nominated
BT Digital Music Awards for Best Video Nominated
The 2010 Popjustice £20 Music Prize Won
Alexandra Burke MOBO Award for Best UK Act Nominated
Cosmopolitan for Ultimate UK Music Star Won
MTV Europe Music Award
for Best Push Act 		Nominated
XS AWARDS for Best British Star Won
WSC Gala Awards 2010 for Best Female Artist[152] Won
2011 "All Night Long"
BRIT Award for Best British Single[153]
 Nominated
Alexandra Burke Glamour Women of the Year Awards for Best UK Musician/Solo Artist[154] Won
2014 Alexandra Burke West End Frame Awards 2014 for Best West End Debut[70] Nominated
2023 "Pretty Red Dress" British Independent Film Awards 2023 for Best Supporting Performance Nominated

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