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In November 2010, it was announced that Solomon would infact enter the tenth series of the celebrity reality show; ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK series 10)|I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Oh my god! Last year's X Factor favourite Stacey Solomon heading for this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here |first=Jody|last=Thompson |work=[[Mail Online]]|publisher=([[Associated Newspapers{{!}}Associated Newspapers Ltd]]) |date=22 October 2010 |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1322923/ |accessdate=22 October 2010 |location=London}}</ref> Bookmakers of the show listed Solomon as favourite to win the show, before the line-up was officially confirmed, and she retained her odds-on status throughout the show's entirety. Going into the final on 4 December, Solomon's odds were as low as 1/16 with some with some bookmakers, making her the biggest favourite to win in the shows history. Throughout the show, Solomon recieved the most public votes every single day when the public voted who they wanted to keep in the jungle. She entered the final with [[Shaun Ryder]] and [[Jenny Eclair]]; Eclair was announced to have placed at third place leaving Ryder and Solomon in the final two, after intense wait, Solomon was announced the winner of the the tenth season of the celebrity show. Making her the third woman to have won the show.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11920657 4 December 2010, "I'm A Celebrity: Stacey Solomon crowned 'queen of jungle']</ref><ref>[http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/tv-news/509046/stacey-solomon-beats-sean-ryder-in-i-m-a-celeb-final/1/ Now Magazine]</ref> After the show, Solomon remained good friends with Shaun Ryder and often appear on shows together. The pair are also planning to duet together on a forthcoming album and single. Throughout Solomon's time on ''I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here'' she completed the most ''Bushtucker Trials'' with completing seven of them. After the she was announced as the winner of the show, it was later revealed that she has gained majory votes, after claiming 80.07% of the public votes.<ref>[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK series 10)|Solomon recieves over 80% of the public votes on I'm a Celebrity]]</ref> During every day of the public votes Solomon also received over 50% of the public votes to keep in the jungle, every day. |
In November 2010, it was announced that Solomon would infact enter the tenth series of the celebrity reality show; ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK series 10)|I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Oh my god! Last year's X Factor favourite Stacey Solomon heading for this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here |first=Jody|last=Thompson |work=[[Mail Online]]|publisher=([[Associated Newspapers{{!}}Associated Newspapers Ltd]]) |date=22 October 2010 |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1322923/ |accessdate=22 October 2010 |location=London}}</ref> Bookmakers of the show listed Solomon as favourite to win the show, before the line-up was officially confirmed, and she retained her odds-on status throughout the show's entirety. Going into the final on 4 December, Solomon's odds were as low as 1/16 with some with some bookmakers, making her the biggest favourite to win in the shows history. Throughout the show, Solomon recieved the most public votes every single day when the public voted who they wanted to keep in the jungle. She entered the final with [[Shaun Ryder]] and [[Jenny Eclair]]; Eclair was announced to have placed at third place leaving Ryder and Solomon in the final two, after intense wait, Solomon was announced the winner of the the tenth season of the celebrity show. Making her the third woman to have won the show.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11920657 4 December 2010, "I'm A Celebrity: Stacey Solomon crowned 'queen of jungle']</ref><ref>[http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/tv-news/509046/stacey-solomon-beats-sean-ryder-in-i-m-a-celeb-final/1/ Now Magazine]</ref> After the show, Solomon remained good friends with Shaun Ryder and often appear on shows together. The pair are also planning to duet together on a forthcoming album and single. Throughout Solomon's time on ''I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here'' she completed the most ''Bushtucker Trials'' with completing seven of them. After the she was announced as the winner of the show, it was later revealed that she has gained majory votes, after claiming 80.07% of the public votes.<ref>[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (UK series 10)|Solomon recieves over 80% of the public votes on I'm a Celebrity]]</ref> During every day of the public votes Solomon also received over 50% of the public votes to keep in the jungle, every day. |
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In January 2011, Solomon stated that she is interested in pursuring a solo career and writing her own music.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuesday, January 18 2011, 06:30 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/s100/im-a-celebrity-uk/news/a298388/solomon-i-want-to-release-my-music.html |title=Music - News - Solomon: 'I want to release my music' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2011-01-18 |accessdate=2011-01-22}}</ref> After winning ''I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'' Solomon performed a duet with Ryder at the 16th [[National Televison Awards]], performing a mash-up of popular song which was performed by Solomon during her time on ''The X Factor'', "[[Feeling Good]]" and "[[Step On]]" a popular song released by [[The Happy Mondays]].<ref>[http://www.heatworld.com/Entertainment/TV/2011/01/In-case-you-missed-it-heres-Stacey-Solomon-and-Sean-Ryders-NTA-performance/ "In case you missed it, here’s Stacey Solomon and Sean Ryder’s NTA performance"] 27 January 2011, Heat World</ref> Stacey has since recorded the song [[At Last]] on an album by the Royal Air Force Squadronaires. The album, ''In The Mood: A Glenn Miller Celebration'', was released on 31 May 2010. Solomon performed at the boxing match between Dagenham boxer [[Kevin Mitchell (boxer)|Kevin Mitchell]] and [[Michael Katsidis]] on 15 May at [[Boleyn Ground|Upton Park]]. Stacey is also known for her accent many people have parodied it, including different magazines. In October 2010 she won the [[Living TV]] show ''Party Wars''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.livingtvgroup.co.uk/news.php?articleID=160 |title=LIVING commissions a war on parties... |author= |date=18 August 2010 |publisher=Living TV}}</ref> |
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On March 29, Solomon was voted Celebrity Mother of the Year.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1371165/Stacey-Solomon-crowned-Celebrity-Mother-Year.html?ito=feeds-newsxml"'Oh my Gawd!' Single mum Stacey Solomon crowned Celebrity Mother of the Year"] 29 March 2011, Daily Mail</ref> In April 2011, she presented ''[[Sing If You Can]]'' on ITV, alongside [[Keith Lemon]], which raised money for Teenage Cancer Trust charity; the show regularry brought in around 5 million views. She performed the national anthem at the [[2011 FA Cup Final]] between Manchester City and Stoke City at [[Wembley Stadium]]; she said it was one of the most scariest moments in her life.<ref name="album"/> |
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It was later revealed in June 2011 that Solomon had infact began recording her debut album, travelling to different locations, and working with a number of names to record the album. Due to be released in late 2011.<ref name="album">{{cite news|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/music-in-wales/2011/06/19/stacey-solomon-can-t-wait-to-return-to-wales-91466-28900644/|title=Solmon talks about debut album|publisher=''[[Wales Online]]''|date=11 June 2011|accessdate=24 August 2009}}</ref> She spoke to ''[[Wales Online]]'' that she hoped to go on tour with the album if it was sucessful enough.<ref name="album"/> She said that the album would contain a range of different genres, and that she loved trying new things.<ref name="album"/> Solomon is also set to release an [[autobiography]] concentrating on her teen pregnancy and how her life changed when she found out she was pregnant at the age of 17. Despite being critisied for releasing an autobigraphy at such a early age; she said "I don’t think there should be an age limit on who can write a book!" After the release of the book; which was titled ''Stacey Solomon: My Story So Far'', she revealed that it has done really well in sales.<ref name="album"/> Saying; "It’s done really well so I’m really happy"<ref name="album"/> |
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Stacey Solomon is a British Singer, who finished third on the sixth series of British television series The X Factor.[1] During the competition, Solomon and her fellow The X Factor finalists gained a UK number one single with a cover of "You Are Not Alone".[2] Solomon also won the tenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
Early and personal life
Stacy attended King Solomon High School. She has a son named Zachary.[citation needed]
Career
2009–2010: The X Factor
Solomon auditioned for the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009, she performed "What a Wonderful World", where Simon Cowell said; "I really was not expecting that" and then being put through to the second stage of the competition. Solomon made the final 12 and advanced to the live shows and being a part of the "girls" category, in which she was mentored by Dannii Minogue. During the first week of the live shows she performed Coldplay's "The Scientist" which gained positive reviews from the judges. During week two she performed "At Last", which got the public raving and she recieved the most public votes. She sang "When You Wish Upon a Star" during the third week which found her gaining different reviews from the judges. On the fourth week the theme was rock where all contestants had to sing rock songs; Minogue, Solomon's mentor picked "Somewhere Only We Know" which she performed and gained positive reviews. On the fifth week, she sang "Son of a Preacher Man" from the film, Pulp Fiction. The sixth week into the competiton, Solomon sang Queen's "Who Wants to Live Forever" which she recieved a standing ovation by the four judges (Cowell, Walsh, Cole and Minogue) aswell as the audience and it was late announced that she had gained the most public votes for the second time in the competition. During the sixth week she also released a cover of Michael Jackson's "You Are Not Alone", which topped the charts on the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart[2] On the seventh week, she performed "I Can't Make You Love Me", where she, again recieved positive reviews from the judges and the audience. The eighth week of the competition, the remaining contestants performed two songs; Solomon performed "Rule the World" by Take That and "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John. On the semi-final she performed another Michale Jackson song, performing "The Way You Make Me Feel" and performing musical track, "Somewhere" where she recieved a standing ovation again by the judges. During the final week, Solomon performed a duet with Michael Bublé where the pair performed "Feeling Good". She also performed "What a Wonderful World" and "Who Wants to Live Forever" and despite winning the public votes twice and coming second on the public votes on the majority weeks, Solomon was announed to have came third place in the competition, behind Joe McElderry and Olly Murs.
Solomon went on tour with the her fellow X Factor Finalists where she performed songs which gained the best reviews by the audience and the judges while her time on The X Factor. She also returned to the show in December 2010, where she presented the show from Essex for winner, Matt Cardle.[3]
2010: I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
In November 2010, it was announced that Solomon would infact enter the tenth series of the celebrity reality show; I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here![4] Bookmakers of the show listed Solomon as favourite to win the show, before the line-up was officially confirmed, and she retained her odds-on status throughout the show's entirety. Going into the final on 4 December, Solomon's odds were as low as 1/16 with some with some bookmakers, making her the biggest favourite to win in the shows history. Throughout the show, Solomon recieved the most public votes every single day when the public voted who they wanted to keep in the jungle. She entered the final with Shaun Ryder and Jenny Eclair; Eclair was announced to have placed at third place leaving Ryder and Solomon in the final two, after intense wait, Solomon was announced the winner of the the tenth season of the celebrity show. Making her the third woman to have won the show.[5][6] After the show, Solomon remained good friends with Shaun Ryder and often appear on shows together. The pair are also planning to duet together on a forthcoming album and single. Throughout Solomon's time on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here she completed the most Bushtucker Trials with completing seven of them. After the she was announced as the winner of the show, it was later revealed that she has gained majory votes, after claiming 80.07% of the public votes.[7] During every day of the public votes Solomon also received over 50% of the public votes to keep in the jungle, every day.
2011–present: Recording and TV presenting
In January 2011, Solomon stated that she is interested in pursuring a solo career and writing her own music.[8] After winning I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Solomon performed a duet with Ryder at the 16th National Televison Awards, performing a mash-up of popular song which was performed by Solomon during her time on The X Factor, "Feeling Good" and "Step On" a popular song released by The Happy Mondays.[9] Stacey has since recorded the song At Last on an album by the Royal Air Force Squadronaires. The album, In The Mood: A Glenn Miller Celebration, was released on 31 May 2010. Solomon performed at the boxing match between Dagenham boxer Kevin Mitchell and Michael Katsidis on 15 May at Upton Park. Stacey is also known for her accent many people have parodied it, including different magazines. In October 2010 she won the Living TV show Party Wars.[10]
On March 29, Solomon was voted Celebrity Mother of the Year.[11] In April 2011, she presented Sing If You Can on ITV, alongside Keith Lemon, which raised money for Teenage Cancer Trust charity; the show regularry brought in around 5 million views. She performed the national anthem at the 2011 FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Stoke City at Wembley Stadium; she said it was one of the most scariest moments in her life.[12]
It was later revealed in June 2011 that Solomon had infact began recording her debut album, travelling to different locations, and working with a number of names to record the album. Due to be released in late 2011.[12] She spoke to Wales Online that she hoped to go on tour with the album if it was sucessful enough.[12] She said that the album would contain a range of different genres, and that she loved trying new things.[12] Solomon is also set to release an autobiography concentrating on her teen pregnancy and how her life changed when she found out she was pregnant at the age of 17. Despite being critisied for releasing an autobigraphy at such a early age; she said "I don’t think there should be an age limit on who can write a book!" After the release of the book; which was titled Stacey Solomon: My Story So Far, she revealed that it has done really well in sales.[12] Saying; "It’s done really well so I’m really happy"[12]
Discography
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
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| UK | IRE | EU | |||||||||||
| 2010 | "At Last"[13] | — | — | — | In the Mood: The Glenn Miller Songbook | ||||||||
| As featured artist | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | "You Are Not Alone" (as part of The X Factor finalists)[2] | 1 | 1 | 10 | non-album single | ||||||||
References
- ^ "Stacey Solomon". bbc.co.uk. (BBC). Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ^ a b c "X-Factor Finalists 2009 - You Are Not Alone". Acharts.us. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ^ Sarah Fitzmaurice (13 December 2010). "X Factor 2010: Stacey Solomon, Coleen Rooney and Michelle Keegan guest interviews leave viewers confused | Mail Online". London: Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
- ^ Thompson, Jody (22 October 2010). "Oh my god! Last year's X Factor favourite Stacey Solomon heading for this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here". Mail Online. London: (Associated Newspapers Ltd). Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- ^ 4 December 2010, "I'm A Celebrity: Stacey Solomon crowned 'queen of jungle'
- ^ Now Magazine
- ^ Solomon recieves over 80% of the public votes on I'm a Celebrity
- ^ Tuesday, January 18 2011, 06:30 GMT (2011-01-18). "Music - News - Solomon: 'I want to release my music'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "In case you missed it, here’s Stacey Solomon and Sean Ryder’s NTA performance" 27 January 2011, Heat World
- ^ "LIVING commissions a war on parties..." Living TV. 18 August 2010.
- ^ "'Oh my Gawd!' Single mum Stacey Solomon crowned Celebrity Mother of the Year" 29 March 2011, Daily Mail
- ^ a b c d e f Wilkes, Neil (11 June 2011). "Solmon talks about debut album". Wales Online. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Levine, Nick (24 May 2010). "Stacey Solomon announces debut single". Digital Spy. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). Retrieved 2010-11-14.