Hannah Sings at School

Despite the disappointment of being booted out of X Factor agonisingly close to the contest's final stages, singer Hannah Bradbeer has told a Sevenoaks school that her adventure is not over.

The 23 year old was at the New School at West Heath on Thursday, showing off the voice that got her to the final six girls of the ITV competition and as well as lending the pupils some inspirational words.

"I didn't really apply myself to work but I have applied myself 100 per cent to my singing and I'm on course to achieve my dream. You can too," she told a packed morning assembly.

"You have got a chance, hard work does prevail," she added before treating the audience to the stunning tones that impressed Simon Cowell and his fellow judges.

Since leaving X Factor, and her office job, the young singer has been busy promoting herself with a variety of television and radio interviews, including an appearance on This Morning.

"The reaction from everybody has been incredible," she added. "There has been lots of positives to take from it".

"I saw the X Factor as a way of going forward with my singing and that's what I hope to do."

News Update

The hopes of a Tonbridge singer were dashed at the weekend when she was knocked out of a TV talent show.

Hannah Bradbeer, of Goldsmid Road, had almost reached the final stage of popular ITV series The X–Factor when she was sent home by judge Cheryl Cole.
"I'm obviously disappointed," said the 23-year-old, who had her sights set on the next and final leg of the show where contestants perform live for the public's vote.
"I would love the opportunity to perform at live shows, which is something I really excel at, and feel the energy from the crowd and enjoy the buzz."

The young hopeful had flown through auditions and boot camp, impressing Simon Cowell and his three fellow judges, to be among the last 24 acts.

She joined five other young female singers to be mentored by the Girls Aloud band member but failed to make the pop star's favourite three.
Now back at home, the former Weald of Kent Grammar School pupil says she is "extremely hopeful" about the future.

"When I look back at things being on the show has opened so many doors for me," she said.

Currently unemployed, Miss Bradbeer said she was now looking to further her career as a vocalist.

"I'm out and about at the moment banging on doors," she added. "It's great. People are taking my calls now."
She said her experience on The X Factor would always have a "fond place" in her heart.

As well as being in the media, she said she enjoyed the environment, the energy, meeting people and spending a few days as a singer. She added her mentor had been "really nice and down-to-earth".

But Miss Bradbeer added: "I loved the experience but I won't go through that again."
She said it had been suggested that her personality had let her down on the show.
"I was holding back because I didn't want to do anything wrong," she said. "Everybody seemed really nice. Everyone was really talented. But I was in it to win it. I wasn't there to make friends."
The singer said she was now backing girl band Bad Lashes to win the show.
She added it would be her

Never Again

Hannah Bradbeer, the Tonbridge woman who narrowly missed out on a place in the final stages of The X Factor, has said she will never again put herself through the experience.Hannah, 23, of Goldsmid Road, made it through to the final six girls in the 14 - 24 age category before being told she had not made the cut by Cheryl Cole.Speaking to the Kent and Sussex Courier today, Hannah said the ITV programme would always have "an extremely fond place" in her heart."I loved the experience," the former city office worker said, "but I won't go through it again."For more of her reaction and to find out who she is backing to win the competition, see this Friday's Tonbridge edition of the Kent and Sussex Courier.

Vogue

Hannah, who says she is firmly single to concentrate on her career, said: “I don’t have a boyfriend, no. I am just searching for stardom so no boys at the moment. I have been a single for a while to keep hold of my dreams.

“I have always wanted to be a singer and go worldwide. Where there is a will there is a way and going on X Factor is a way to put me in front of people who can make that happen and let me live my dream.“My aim is to get a record deal. It was a bit nerving appearing on the show because I have never done anything like that before with all those cameras around you.“I just keep reminding myself to be me and hopefully the judges will see that.”

Hannah lives in Tonbridge with her mum Breda and dad Martin, and has a brother Keiran, 26, who lives away from home. “They are all cheering for me, which is great,” she said. Laughing, but deadly serious, she said: “I just want to be a superstar really. I like to think I am not the next anybody in particular – I want to be me and I want it all.

I love funk, soul and jazz, uplifting music which is enjoyable.“My main musical influences are Aretha Franklin, Mark Ronson, Lisa Stansfield, Oasis, Jools Holland, and James Brown.”On leaving work, she said: “They knew my love was singing and not filing and making cups of tea, so they were not very surprised when I left.”

Vogue spotted her talent before she appeared on TV. They saw her walking back to work from a lunch break and asked about her fashion opinions and to describe what she was wearing. Her picture, seen exclusively on the front page of Observer newspaper, was used on the style magazine’s website.Hannah said: “When they said who they were my jaw dropped and after they took my pictures, I went back to work with a spring in my step.“I was amazed when they stopped me out of everyone.

Maybe I had the X Factor all that time ago. I even admitted I was wearing Primark to them – I love that store, they have plenty of trendy things. I really love fashion.”A spokeswoman for Vogue said: “She really caught our photographer’s eye. Let’s hope she does well on the show.”

And a source on the X Factor show said: “Hannah really made an impression on Simon in particular just by walking out in front of him. It is a nerve-wracking thing for all the contestants, but Hannah seems to absorb the atmosphere and revel in it.”

Hannah Bradbeer Interview

Not many people could say they have performed in front of Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole but for one Tonbridge singer this has become a reality.

Hannah Bradbeer, 23, has taken the first steps to becoming a national star after performing to millions around the country on television talent show The X Factor. "It feels incredible," said Miss Bradbeer, a former Hilden Grange and Weald of Kent Grammar School pupil. "I'm loving every minute of it."

Having wowed the four judges through the initial auditions and bootcamp the singer has now reached the final 24 acts.

One of six performers in the 14 to 24 girls' category, Miss Bradbeer will now be going to the home of Girls' Aloud singer Cheryl Cole to be mentored by the pop star. She said she was enjoying the atmosphere and it was the lifestyle she had always wanted.

She said: "I'm really happy to have got this far. I've always wanted to be a singer. It's always been my goal in life."

Miss Bradbeer, who used to perform at Tonbridge's Oast Theatre from the age of eight, said she had decided a career in singing was for her since she was 11.

"During the auditions I was a little nervous but more raring to go," said the former investment company worker, adding it had been "amazing" to perform in front of Simon Cowell.

"It's great being so near to someone who has the power he does," she said. Miss Bradbeer will now be setting her sights on getting through to the final round, which would see her performing live to millions across the country.

Saying she would "go crazy" if she was knocked out, the young performer added: "Whatever happens hopefully there will be many opportunities to come out of it.

"I would be really disappointed but for every door that shuts hopefully another will open."
She said if she won it would be a relief for her family, who had known it had always been her dream to be a singer

Hannah Bradbeer finds it hard to control her emotions

Hannah Bradbeer finds it hard to control her emotions as bootcamp draws to an end. Watch this official XFactor clip to find out how Hannah is dealing with her emotions on the final day of bootcamp.... http://xfactor.itv.com/videos/video-detail/item_200230.htm

Hannah Through - List of those in Categories

Here's the full list of those that got through tonight (28th Sept) :


In the 14 – 24 Girls category

Annastacia Baker
Hannah Bradbeer
Alexandra Burke
Amy Connolly
Diana Vickers
Laura White

In the 14 – 24 Boys category

Scott Bruton
Austin Drage
Mali-Michael McCalla
Liam Payne
Eoghan Quigg
Alan Turner

In the 25 and Overs category

Daniel Evans
Suzie Furlonger
Louise Heatly
Rachel Hylton
Ruth Lorenzo
James Williams

In the Groups category

4 Instinct
Bad Lashes
DesireGirlband
JLS
Priority

Cheryl Cole Winning Mentor?

It looks Cheryl Cole could be the winning mentor this year.
The Girls Aloud singer has been given the 14-24 girls category on the X Factor - and sources say she has so much talent in her category that the other judges are scared she will make them look stupid. 22-year-old Hannah Bradbeer impressed everyone with her version of Duffy's Mercy and Cheryl must be hoping that she can perform on the big X Factor stage. She is hot favourite to follow in the footsteps of Leon Jackson and win the series.

Hannah head of X Factor betting market

Hannah Bradbeer has moved to the head of X Factor betting market after wowing the judges with her rendition of Duffy’s ‘Mercy’. The judges were surprised by her performance and she now looks one of the front runners for the recording contract.

Betfair says....

Mike Norman of Betfair says: "...She walked into the room donning a lovely girly dress.... and a leather jacket. She admitted to absolutely hating her office job (make that ex-office job) and that this competition could help her move on. She then sang the Duffy hit "Mercy" which left the judges gawping in amazement. Simon's immediate comment of "Love this girl" is one that we are becoming accustomed to now, but his later revelation that Hannah is "Incredible, one to watch, trust me" added more weight to the belief that this outspoken wild child can go a long way this year".

About Mike Norman HERE

Pinning Hopes On The X Factor

Hannah Bradbeer is pinning all her hopes on The X Factor.
22 year-old Hannah came along to the London auditions and received a three yes pass from the judges into the next round on the strength of her version of Duffy's Mercy.

The Kent girl was delighted when Simon proclaimed, "I love this girl. I do. I really, really like you. I think you are terrific".

But Hannah was slightly less that impressed with Dannii's verdict. She told us, "Dannii Minogue killed my vibe by saying I needed to work on my image. Which upset me a bit because I always thought I was a pretty snappy dresser!"

Nevertheless, it's through to the next round for the office worker - which is probably just as well after she slated her current job in an onscreen interview!

She told Dermot, "I do filing. I answer the phone. It's not what I want to do at all". This must've come as a shock to the folks at the investment consultancy in Mayfair where she works.

Says Hannah, "I sing all the time. It's my everything. As well as my main job, I do funky house vocals for a night called Red Velvet which is occasionally held at the O2. .It's not full time, it's not enough. You get just a taster of what it's like to sing on a stage, and wicked to be in front of all those people. Then it's back to reality. You have a pinch of such a buzz and then nothing again".

Hannah's not one to count her chickens, however, and is keeping pretty low key about her X Factor adventure.

She mentioned, "Nobody knows I'm going on The X Factor. My mum and dad know, and my friend knows. But that's it. I don't see the point in saying anything to anyone until we know more".

But at least Hannah was able to share her excitement with her parents. Or was she?

She smiled. "My mum and dad aren't really the sort of people to gush about things. I did ring my mum to tell her I got through, and Dermot came on the phone. After they'd spoken, I said, 'Mum! That was Dermot off the telly and Radio 2'".

"And she said, 'Oh, that's nice. Have you had enough to eat?'"

They like to keep my feet on the ground, my parents. But they are behind me; they want me to get what I want".

Courtesy: ITV.com

Betting Odds Update

Hannah Bradbeer is the early favourite to be crowned winner of this year's X Factor by the British public. Both Paddy Power and Boylesports are offering odds of 5/1 on Hannah scooping the most coveted talent show award in the UK, with the latter of the two bookies recently dropping the price.

Same Difference Gives Hannah Thumbs Up

It's been a busy week for Same Difference's Sarah and Sean Smith, but they still managed to take time out to reveal who they want to make it through to the next stage of X Factor. Sean was impressed by 22-year-old Hannah Bradbeer and hopes Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole will put her through to the live shows.

He wrote: "Hannah's got a beautiful face and a stunning voice and if she is styled on the live shows she could be a star - even a superstar! The song she chose, Mercy by Duffy is one of our favourites, but it's hard to sing; we were especially impressed when she delivered a great version". "There is no way Hannah will have to go back to the office she hates... but we hope her boss wasn't watching! Onwards and upwards, Hannah, Hehe!"

A True Winner

Well, the X-factor has certainly discovered a new star for us. Hannah is 22, she works for a Hedge Fund and after she sung for us for the X-factor judges Simon Cowell's tongue had to be rolled up and tucked back in his mouth. But if Hannah was to win the competition, what do you think she would sing as a Christmas number one? ...What would you like to hear this year - a cover, or an original song?

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Fan Talk - What you are saying right now

Matt Hughes:

"More than enough talent, thought she was the best by a country mile this yeah, and I will be amazed if she not in final!"

Ben Carter:

"From the short audition I saw of her she has an amazing voice...and theres something about her....like star quality"

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Chance Sisters Have Their Say

We are three sisters - Rebekah, Leah and Abigail - from Essex who auditioned for The X Factor in 2007 and made it through to the last 12 groups at boot camp. We know the entire behind the scenes vibes and we are not afraid to share them with you. Do you want to know more about us or see our audition? Check out our site on www.myspace.com/chancesistersmusic

We are here to keep you updated on what we are up to and give you a weekly insight into The X Factor competition.

Tremendous: Hannah Bradbeer. Despite the awful hairstyle, her singing was amazing. Her song choice was excellent as her style was very much the same as Duffy. With her unusual voice and her great style (despite the hair) she deserved to get through. I hope we will be seeing her in the finials.

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Looking Good

The discontented office worker effortlessly belted out Duffy's Mercy. She hasn't lost a partner or recovered from a drug addiction, but she has a mighty good voice and a great look.
The sly comments between the judges are just as entertaining, and a favourite exchange of the evening was between Louis and Cheryl.

Louis: "Singing wasn't great – but that never stopped girlbands making it before." Ouch!
Cheryl: "I thought you were the big band manager. I thought you knew it all!"
Louis, sarcastically: "You know about girlgroups."
Cheryl: "And you don't." Double ouch!

Knowing that Louis used to manage Girls Aloud - but don't anymore - you could almost taste the tension in the air. Bringing Cheryl Cole in as a judge has brought a more compassionate slant to the show. She makes good television but, as a talent show, it may have been more appropriate to bring in a record producer. Guy Chambers or Brian Higgins (the man behind many of Girls Aloud's hits) springs to mind.

Hannah Xfactor Video 13th Sept 2008

What do you think?

Ever since she was 11-years-old Hannah has always wanted to sing, so being stuck in a boring office job really isn't what she wants to do. Do you think Hannah has got the talent to change her life completely?