Not all of them won the competitions they joined in, but these one-time singing hopefuls have eventually shot to stardom and built successful career in the industry.
May 1, 2022
AceShowbiz - Leona Lewis quickly captivated the hearts of "The X Factor" judges and viewers in 2006. Unsurprisingly winning the third season of the U.K. talent show, she scored a £1 million recording contract with Syco Music as the prize. She went on to become one of the top British female solo artists of all time, with her debut studio album "Spirit" being certified 10x platinum in the U.K.
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