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Having spent most of the year out of the limelight, we track down the lovely Rebecca Ferguson for a chat about her debut album Heaven…
Barely a week has passed this year without Matt Cardle, Cher Lloyd, or One Direction being in the news for some reason or other. Let's not forget there was another finalist in the last series of X Factor, though. Her name was Rebecca Ferguson and she was rather good.
She's been out of the limelight because she's been busy writing her debut album, Heaven, which is out on December 5. Yes, writing. The whole thing.
And anyway, she's not especially keen on red carpets, showbiz parties and all that malarkey.
Now isn't that refreshing? Oh, and the album's pretty darned good too.
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We were actually a little nervous about meeting Rebecca. She'd seemed so genuine on X Factor that we thought it might just be too good to be true.
All our fears were quashed though when, greeting us with a grin matched for broadness only by her Scouse accent, she asked, "Have yous come far?"
Don't let success change you, Rebecca!
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23Comments
05/12/2011 02:29
I always believed Rebecca should have won X Factor, but I am sure she will do just as well anyway. You cannot keep talent like this down. That voice is so unique. I admire her bravery in writing her own first album as well!!!
05/12/2011 01:43
Since I first glanced her on that singing contest I was blown away by her beauty, charisma and humility. I like her... in fact i think i love her already, I am married but i will remarry if life permits so... hahaha!
I will definitely buy her album for a gift to me self as well on me upcoming birthday (December 07). Hope she would find time to greet me.
More power Rebecca. God blesses you more.
Cheers.
05/12/2011 12:56
i would defo go out and buy rebecca new album....well done rebecca lol x
05/12/2011 12:39
Rebecca Furguson should have got the win on Xfactor last year, She has everything, going for herself,
she has the most fantastic voice,(a little bit of nina simone and ertha kitt,) but with more power,
Also she is gorgeous and has her feet on the ground, i am not a lover of the scouse accent but
she sounds lovely when she speaks, my wife say's i love her, I do! but not quite as much as the
wife, i will by the album if i don't get it for christmas
05/12/2011 15:25
received rebecca's album this morning and played it full blast on the way to work.....BRILLIANT.....great lyrics and amazing vocals......it's a winner x
05/12/2011 16:17
This lovely girl is a true joy.
05/12/2011 20:11
Beautiful voice beautiful woman.
05/12/2011 21:26
Keep being yourself rebecca, let your voice and personality get you to the top, you very much deserve to be there.
05/12/2011 21:09
Rebecca has the " X Factor" indeed, she should have been the winner!! I just love the way she is humble and really beautiful inside and out. I am sure that although it's been a year, she will be mellow like good wine. She will be successful, no doubt!! Good luck to you Rebecca and keep on being yourself!!. God bless you
05/12/2011 19:13
i 
Rebecca her voice is so different but so cool. i Rebecca's new song she wrote it herself. i Rebecca
Rebecca her voice is so different but so cool. i Rebecca's new song she wrote it herself. i Rebecca05/12/2011 22:59
Rebecca, the best thing to happen to music since Sade, she will be up there with the greats like Nina, Ertha, Ella, Aretha and Billie. I'm off to go and buy her CD (ASDA's open all night)
12/12/2011 22:51
Rebecca is amazing,love her and i hope she goes to the top! Classy lady 
13/12/2011 06:12
Rebecca you are Quality!!! Stay as sweet as you are you and don't let fame change you. Great album!!!
02/02/2012 01:49
A star in every way.a beautiful girl with a fabulous voice,and a wonderful personality.,sings with feeling.A very layback and warm style.Go all the way Rebeca, so enjoyed the album.
19/01/2012 14:32
Amazing girl, and an amazing artist...Love her album x
19/01/2012 13:18
The love of my life (musically). I can never hear too much of Rebecca - her divine voice, so natural , I constantly listen to all her X Factor auditions and, of course, her new album. Let critics like jim rogers have a nasty accident and beg forgiveness. May her career steadily progress to give her the security she wants and deserves. Now back to her music......
02/02/2012 11:29
Not sure why some people have to make nasty comments...
19/01/2012 13:19
andrew low, like your 2nd name and you can not spell, should not be taken serious, jim rodgers the name says it all, ex pirate on jolly rodger
13/12/2011 10:25
voice of a frog, looks of a horse and the personality of a whelk, yep she got everything going for her ??
05/12/2011 22:46
she needs Jesus christ she will never get to heaven unless she gives her life to Jesus
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