Singer Alexandra Burke could’ve led a superstar life from the age of 12, but her late mum said no.The X Factor winner has revealed that legendary singer Stevie Wonder offered her a record deal when she was just a youngster, but her mum - Soul II Soul member Melissa Bell - rejected it.
Speaking to MailOnline, the Hallelujah singer, 33, said: “It was such an experience and at 12, you don’t really take it in. Now at 33, I realise the meaning of it that he saw something in me.” She described the Isn’t She Lovely singer as the ‘kindest person’ she’s ever met.
Apparently he gave ‘the biggest donation’ to their church - what a good guy! Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photo shoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter..
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