“I get such lovely gifts from fans... amazing pictures, handmade jewellery. I'm very lucky!”

“I love a beautiful gown on stage, and luckily I've been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.”

“If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing.”

“I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing platform that propelled me to where I am now.”

“When I was really little I would sit in the back of my dad's car when he'd be playing old-school music. He'd turn down the music and turn around and I'd be singing and know all of the words but I didn't even know how to talk. From then on I've always wanted to be a singer.”

“I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.”

“Usually when I see someone famous, for some reason, I think I know them.”

“I love nature and enjoy learning new skills.”