Name: Leona Lewis
Age: 21
From: London
Occupation: PA/Receptionist
The Story So Far… • Leona auditioned in London singing ‘Over The Rainbow’ by Eva Cassidy. All three Judges were impressed with the performance, with Simon saying “she looked terrific and when it was good it was great.†Louis agreed saying “she was the whole package.†Simon, Sharon and Louis all sent Leona to Bootcamp.
• On the first day of Bootcamp Leona sang ‘I Have Nothing’ by Whitney Houston. Simon and Sinitta both agreed that she was terrific and looked like a star.
• For the final challenge Leona sang ‘Hero’ by Mariah Carey. Simon said “I love her control, she’s just amazing, only worry is that she’s a British girl that wants to sound American.â€
• At Simon’s Judges Houses Leona sang ‘You Light Up My Life’ by Whitney Houston and ‘Without You’ by Mariah Carey.
History • Leona is the middle child of three, with two brothers, Kyle and Bradley.
• Leona has been singing since she could talk, but really started to hone her talent when she enrolled at Sylvia Young and then the Brits Academy.
• At the age of 13, Leona entered the Lady D under-18 talent show at the Hackney Empire, and won.
• Leona has taken part in many talent competitions, shows and acoustic gigs with her major performances including The Hackney Empire.
• Although Leona’s big passion is singing she is also a keen dancer and actor.
• Leona is currently in a relationship with Lou (21). They’ve been together four years, but have lived on the same street since they were both ten.
• Leona has another passion, which is her pet rotweiller ‘Rome’.
Tracklists On The X Factor
Show 1 - I'll be There Show 2 - First Cut is the Deepest Show 3 - Summertime Show 4 - Chiquitita Show 5 - Sorry Seems To be The Hardest Word Show 6 - Bridge Over Troubled Water Show 7 - Lady Marmalade and I Will Always Love You Show 8 - Could It Be Magic and Without You Show 9 - I Have Nothing and Somewhere Over The Rainbow The Grand Final - I Will Always Love You, All By Myself and A Moment Like This
