Fleur East facts for kids
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Fleur East
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East performing in 2023
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| Born | 29 October 1987 |
| Origin | Walthamstow, London, England |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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Fleur East (born 29 October 1987) is a talented English singer, songwriter, rapper, and presenter. She first became known after appearing on the TV show The X Factor in 2005 with her girl group, Addictiv Ladies. Later, in 2014, she returned to The X Factor as a solo artist and became a runner-up, which helped her music career take off.
Fleur East's first solo song, "Sax", was a big hit, reaching number three in the UK. Her first album, Love, Sax and Flashbacks, also did very well. Besides music, Fleur is also a popular TV and radio host. She has appeared on shows like I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing.
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Early Life and Education
Fleur East was born on 29 October 1987. Her father is English, and her mother is Ghanaian. She grew up in Walthamstow, London. Fleur has a younger sister named Keshia, who works as a make-up artist.
She went to Holy Family Technology College in Walthamstow. Later, she studied journalism and contemporary history at Queen Mary University of London.
Music Career Journey
Early Beginnings and The X Factor (2005-2013)
Fleur East started her music journey as part of a girl group called Addictiv Ladies. They appeared on The X Factor in 2005. Their mentor was Simon Cowell, a famous music executive. However, the group was eliminated early in the competition.
After The X Factor, Fleur continued to work on her music. In 2011, she met DJ Fresh, a drum-and-bass producer. She became a vocalist for his live performances and toured with him. In 2012, she signed with Strictly Rhythm record label. She released some singles as a lead artist, like "Broken Mirror" and "Turn the Lights On". She also sang on "One in a Million" by Drumsound & Bassline Smith, which reached number 53 on the UK charts.
Before her big break, Fleur worked as a waitress to support herself. She also worked as a fitness model. She almost gave up on music, but her friends and family encouraged her to try The X Factor again.
Return to The X Factor and Big Success (2014)
In June 2014, Fleur East auditioned for The X Factor again, this time as a solo singer. She impressed the judges, including Simon Cowell, who became her mentor once more. She made it through to the live shows.
During the semi-final, Fleur performed a cover of "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. Her performance was amazing and became a huge hit. It even reached number one on the UK iTunes Store chart. This was a first for any X Factor contestant! Because of her popular cover, the original song was released earlier than planned. Fleur finished the competition as the runner-up, coming in second place.
Debut Album and New Music (2015-2020)
After The X Factor, Fleur East signed with Simon Cowell's record label, Syco Music, in January 2015. Her first solo single, "Sax", was released in November 2015. It was a massive success, reaching number three in the UK charts and earning a platinum award.
Her first album, titled Love, Sax and Flashbacks, came out in December 2015. It reached number fourteen on the UK Albums Chart. In 2016, Fleur also signed with Columbia Records to help her music reach a global audience. In October 2017, Fleur and Syco Music decided to go their separate ways.
In January 2019, Fleur released her new song "Favourite Thing". She also started hosting a breakfast show on Hits Radio in June 2019. In November 2019, she released another single called "Size", which was used in a Christmas ad campaign. Her second album, Fearless, was released in March 2020. She also released a charity single called "Not Alone" to support the COVID-19 NHS appeal.
TV and Radio Presenting Roles
Fleur East is not just a singer; she's also a popular TV and radio presenter.
Reality TV Appearances
In November 2018, Fleur joined the cast of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, a reality show where celebrities live in a jungle camp. She finished in fourth place.
In 2022, Fleur competed on Strictly Come Dancing, a popular dance competition show. She was partnered with Vito Coppola. They performed incredibly well and made it to the finals, finishing as runners-up.
Hosting TV and Radio Shows
After her success on Strictly Come Dancing, Fleur was announced as the new co-host of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two in June 2023. She hosts the show alongside Janette Manrara.
From 2020 to 2023, Fleur also appeared on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. She presented different parts of the show, including competitions and giveaways.
Musical Style and Influences
Fleur East describes her music as "urban-inspired with a few twists." This means it has influences from city music styles like R&B and hip hop. She looks up to many famous artists for inspiration, including Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, and Sade. Her early solo songs were also inspired by drum and bass artists like Netsky.
Personal Life
Fleur East has been in a relationship with French fashion designer Marcel Badiane-Robin since 2010. They first met in 2009. They got married in Morocco in 2019. In March 2024, they welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
Discography
- Love, Sax and Flashbacks (2015)
- Fearless (2020)
Images for kids
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Fleur East performing live in 2011
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See also
In Spanish: Fleur East para niños
- List of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series) contestants
- List of Strictly Come Dancing contestants
- List of The X Factor (British TV series) finalists
