Alexandra Burke has issued a dire warning ahead of their iconic duet on The X Factor in 2008.
The 39-year-old singer was just 19 when Alexandra, then a 43-year-old music superstar, won the 2007 final with the hit Listen in X Factor.
However, while the moment was magical and is considered one of the best duets in X Factor history, Alexandra revealed that Beyoncé gave her a pep talk before going on stage.
During an interview with Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie on Capital
When asked to think about what was going through her mind at that moment, Alexandra said: “Lord have mercy!
Alexandra Burke issued a stern warning ahead of their iconic duet on The X Factor in 2008.
While the moment was magical and would go down as one of the best duets in X Factor history, Alexandra revealed that Beyoncé gave her a pep talk before going on stage.
What was going through my mind was, “How am I going to get along with this girl?” Because we only had one rehearsal and it was shocking.
Because she said, “Sing no more, because you will lose your voice.” That's what she told me. Then he said, “I'm not here to sing with a loser.”
As Shayna expressed her surprise at Beyonce's words, Alexandra continued: 'Yes. She says, “I didn't fly all this way to do it and you're going to win!”
And I said, “That's very encouraging of you.” But I said: “Singing with you, I won my heart. There is no need to win the show” and boom sakalaka – I won!
The Bad Boys singer won, defeating boy band JLS and releasing Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah as his winning single.
Although Alexandra was delighted with the result, Louis Walsh, Louis Walsh, lost his performance of the night.
Earlier this year, Louis claimed Simon Cowell ruined his chances of winning The X Factor after recruiting 'bloody' Beyonce to sing with Alexandra.
Lewis claimed that Simon hired Beyonce for Cheryl, who trained Alexandra, which ruined Lewis' chances of winning the show with JLS.
The 39-year-old singer was just 19 when Alexandra, then a 43-year-old music superstar, won the 2007 final with the hit Listen in X Factor.
Alexandra recalled that the Halo hitmaker urged her to rest her voice because she wasn't performing with “someone who's going to be lost” from America.
What was going through my mind was, “How am I going to get along with this girl?” Because we only did one rehearsal and it was shocking.”
Because she said, “Sing no more, because you will lose your voice.” That's what she told me. Then he said, “I'm not here to sing with a loser.”
As Shayna expressed her surprise at Beyonce's words, Alexandra continued: 'Yes. She says, “I didn't fly all this way to do it and you're going to win!”
Speaking in the Celebrity Big Brother house in March, the Irish music manager and TV personality, 72, told her CBB housemates Zeze and David: “We were in the JL final with Alexandra Burke and we got West Life”.
'Simon loved Cheryl and what he did was book Beyoncé for her. He is like that. That's why he likes it.
Lewis added: “I wanted to beat her. She's not perfect, but she's good and I like her. She doesn't know it, but I like her.
Meanwhile, Alexandra is currently on cloud nine. and footballer Darren Randolph They announced their engagement last month after he popped the question.
The Definitely Come Dancing finalist shared the happy news of her engagement in September with photos of her partner on one knee.
Alexandra was delighted with the result and Louis Walsh, who lost his act on JLS night, Louis blamed Simon Cowell.
Lewis claimed that Simon hired Beyonce for Cheryl, who trained Alexandra, which ruined Lewis' chances of winning the show with JLS.
Alexandra looked stunning in a green lace midi dress, with a table covered in flower petals behind them.
While several stars congratulated the couple, the singer captioned the photos with ring emojis.
'Ooooo! ❤️,” said comedian Don French, while Mrs Hinch added: “❤️Lovely congratulations ❤️.”
The couple welcomed their first child in June 2022 and their second in September 2023, and chose to keep their names private.
Speaking about her engagement, Alexandra added of the Capital Extra breakfast: 'Wow, it was magical! The commitment was very well thought out. Darren is like that… I never knew until that day how romantic he could really be!
Meanwhile, Alexandra is currently on cloud nine, as she and footballer Darren Randolph announced their engagement last month after he popped the question.
The Strictly Come Dancing runner-up shared the happy news of her engagement in September with snaps of her partner on one knee.
Speaking about her engagement, Alexandra added of the Capital Extra breakfast: 'Wow, it was magical! The commitment was very well thought out.”
I went out to that terrace and saw him with the children, my God. oh god I couldn't stop crying! I'm crying now because that's the man of my dreams.
'Our Instagram post: 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong. It was my grandfather's song and that song played before it happened. I thought, 'If he doesn't do it now, it will never happen to us: it's an anniversary!'
But when I went out on that terrace and saw him with the children, my God. oh god I couldn't stop crying! I'm crying right now because that's the man of my dreams.
So I'm grateful. I am very grateful. Oh God, I have him, my little family, and I can't stop listening. “God has really blessed me.”
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