Lydia Lucy
Lydia Lucy White (born 9 July 1993)[3] from Collier Row, Greater London,[4] is an English singer and television personality. She has been featured in many acts with will.i.am and other musicians. In 2013, she featured in the tenth series of The X Factor, where was mentored by Nicole Scherzinger, reaching the six-chair challenge.[5][6] In 2016, she reached the final of the fifth series of The Voice UK and was mentored by will.i.am.[2]
Lydia Lucy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lydia Lucy White 9 July 1993 |
| Occupation(s) | Singer television personality |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Television | The X Factor (2013–2014) The Voice UK (2016) |
| Musical career | |
Career edit
The X Factor edit
In 2013, Lydia was a contestant on the tenth series of The X Factor.[7] At her room audition, she sang "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J, followed by her arena audition, where she sang "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson.[8] At Bootcamp, Lydia sang "For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder and was given a seat; however, she was eliminated after mentor Nicole Scherzinger swapped her with Abi Alton.
| The X Factor performances and results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show | Song choice | Original Artist | Theme | Result |
| Room Audition | "Mamma Knows Best" | Jessie J | — | Through to bootcamp |
| Arena Audition | "The Way You Make Me Feel" | Michael Jackson | ||
| Bootcamp | "For Once in My Life" | Stevie Wonder | Eliminated | |
Open Mic UK edit
Lydia was a contestant in Open Mic UK in 2014, performing at the Palace Theatre in Essex.
The Voice UK edit
In 2016, she auditioned for the fifth series of The Voice UK. For her audition, she sang "Trouble" by Iggy Azalea and Jennifer Hudson.[9] Three coaches (will.i.am, Boy George and Ricky Wilson) turned for her; however, she picked will.i.am. At the battles, she sang "Cryin'" by Aerosmith against fellow team member, Irene Alano-Rhodes. She won the battle and advanced to the knockouts. At The Knockouts, Lydia sang "I Knew You Were Trouble"[10] by Taylor Swift, and was chosen, along with Lauren Lapsley-Browne and Lyrickal, to advance to the live shows. In Week 1, she sang "Somebody Else's Guy" by Jocelyn Brown and she advanced to the second live show. In the semi-final, she sang "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5 and made it through to the final. In the final, she sang "No One" by Alicia Keys and sang Boys & Girls with mentor, will.i.am. She finished in fourth place in the first round of the finals.
| The Voice UK performances and results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Show | Song choice | Original Artist | Result |
| Audition | "Trouble" | Iggy Azalea | Advanced |
| Battle Rounds | "Cryin'" (against Irene Alano-Rhodes) | Aerosmith | Advanced |
| Knockouts | "I Knew You Were Trouble" | Taylor Swift | Advanced |
| Live Quarter Final | "Somebody Else's Guy" | Jocelyn Brown | Advanced |
| Live Semi-final | "I'll Be There" | The Jackson 5 | Advanced |
| Live Final | "No One" | Alicia Keys | Fourth place |
| "Boys & Girls" (with will.i.am) | will.i.am ft. Pia Mia | ||
Post–The Voice UK edit
In August 2016, she featured on a song with Cristian MJC called "True Colours".
In March 2017, she announced on Phoenix FM that she was recording her debut album, and previewed new song "Instagram".[11]
Personal life edit
Lucy used to date Nathan Sykes of The Wanted.[12]
Discography edit
Singles edit
As featured artist edit
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "True Colours" (Cristian MJC featuring Lydia Lucy) | 2016 | Non-album singles |
| "Tempted" (Damon Hess & Deep Matter featuring Lydia Lucy) | 2018 |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The X Factor | Herself/Contestant |
| 2016 | The Voice UK | Herself/Contestant |
References edit
- ^ "Latest Brentwood news – Essex Live".[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "will.I.am, Royal Albert Hall, gig review". Independent.co.uk. 12 May 2016.
- ^ Sam Reece [@SamReece] (9 July 2014). "Happy Birthday @LydiaLucy x" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 March 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ "The Voice singer Lydia Lucy, from Collier Row, hopes for 'life-changing' live show pass". Romford Recorder.
- ^ Daly, Emma. "Former X Factor contestant Lydia Lucy auditions on The Voice".
- ^ "Bookies' favourite Kevin Simm into The Voice final". Wilmslow Guardian.
- ^ "X Factor reject Lydia Lucy 'overwhelmed' at reaching The Voice live shows" – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Ali, Safira. "Collier Row singer Lydia Lucy impresses X Factor judges".
- ^ "The Voice UK 2016: Who's won?".
- ^ "X Factor reject Lydia Lucy 'overwhelmed' at reaching The Voice's live shows". Evening Times.
- ^ Golder, Paul (28 March 2017). "Phoenix FM 10th birthday: Lydia Lucy; Phoenix FM". phoenixfm.com. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ^ "The X Factor 2013: Lydia Lucy reveals she dated Nathan Sykes from The Wanted | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2016.