X Factor in 2008.The star initially competed in the second series of the show, reaching the judges houses stage where she was one of Louis Walsh's final seven.But the boyband exec initially didn't choose her to go through to the live finals as she was too young at the time.READ MORE: Explosive X Factor documentary in the works – everything we know so farHowever Louis was eventually left red-faced as she went onto win the ITV reality singing competition in 2008, after being mentored by Cheryl Cole and beating out the likes of JLS to sign a record contract with Simon Cowell's record label Syco, going onto create an illustrious career for herself.As she turns 34 on August 25, Daily Star has taken a look at some of her best momentsIn terms of fashion, Alexandra got to a great start on her X Factor 2008 stint, but no look was as iconic as her finale outfit.Alexandra struggled to hold back tears as she took to the stage to perform the iconic Dreamgirls track Listen alongside her idol, worldwide superstar Beyoncé who also sang the track in the 2006 movie.
Although it was a huge coup to book Beyoncé on the ITV show, the eyes of the nation were on not just on the former Destiny's Child recording artist as Alexandra more than held her own.
This was helped by her stunning look that night which was inspired by the hit movie musical as she wore a stunning floor length body-con silver gown with a thigh high slit.
Her shoulder length black tresses styled into a middle parting emitting perfect curls.Alexandra wowed onlookers when graced the red carpet at the Pride Of Britain Awards in 2021.The former Strictly finalist wowed onlookers as she donned a strapless silk dress adorned with metallic gold disc sequins complete with a plunging.
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