I normally hit the gym five times a week. I tend to do half an hour of cardio - on the treadmill or a spin class - then head for the weights. I do a lot of core work, obviously!
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'The X Factor' was the final push I needed to have the presence and confidence on stage, which I didn't have before. It's a crash course in the music industry. If you can survive the show, you're ready for the industry.
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I do loads of squats with weights. It's great for your bum and legs.
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I'd done an EP, and nothing came from that, and I didn't know where to go from there.
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Just before I auditioned for 'The X Factor,' there was nothing in my diary at all. I had no shows; nothing was happening. It was make-or-break time for me, and I had to consider doing another career altogether.
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I didn't grow up in a wealthy family at all. Being at home all day and watching movies, that was a luxury.
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After my first video, I went out and had chicken noodle soup with my sister and manager. We were like, 'How rock n' roll are we? Celebrating the first video with chicken soup.'
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Even before I auditioned for 'X Factor' the second time, I was doing a lot of dance music.
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I'd perform in the mirror; I'd pretend to do interviews. I'd practice my autograph for hours.