Alexandra Burke is an English singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame after winning the fifth series of The X Factor in 2008. Her debut single "Hallelujah" broke European sales records and was the UK's top-selling single of 2008. Burke's first album Overcome debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and produced several chart-topping singles, including "Bad Boys" and "All Night Long." She continued her success with the albums Heartbreak on Hold and The Truth Is. Beyond music, Burke has starred in West End productions like The Bodyguard and Sister Act, and was a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017.