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Alexandra breaks down after Beyonce!

13 Dec 08

Alex has to hold onto Beyonce after her dream duet.

Alexandra Burke looked like she was going to faint after she performed her dream duet with her hero Beyoncé.

The young star was overcome after giving her all in an unmissible rendition of Listen.

Singing one of her all time favourite songs, Alexandra began the performance on stage on her own, delivering the first impressive bars of the song

After she gave us a verse and a chorus, she faltered and then said, "Ladies and gentleman, I cannot believe I am about to introduce this woman to the stage. Please welcome my hero, Beyoncé.

The out-and-out American diva appeared on the stage, like a Queen.

She sang one verse - and then Alexandra blended her voice with the superstar's; matching her notes, and up to the task at every turn.

Although her voice didn't falter, she seemed to crumble inside, and Beyoncé held on to her hand, and by the end of the track practically held her up, and the last notes of the track release huge emotion. The song ended in a fountain of pyrotechnics - and a huge hug for our girl.

Could this performance win it for Alex?

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kaikano17/12/2008 12:55:33

She was told on Friday night that she was singing with Beyonce, they did not rehearse, they just talked about what tlines they would sing before hand and that was it, and why would Beyonce sing with all the acts???, they never sung her songs thoughout the series that would be seen as an act to rake the votes up you people and your theories for everything, then if she did sing with them all, and Alex still won, you would be complaining about something else, it's a never win situation with you.

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babess_x15/12/2008 12:49:58

Beyonce should have performed with all the acts!

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dubbledee14/12/2008 22:42:24

Aaaarrrgh! How annoying is Alex? I acknowledge the fact that she is a good vocalist but all that amateur dramatics just jars me! Whilst we're on the subject, what was all that carry on when she sang with Beyonce? She would have rehearsed and been aware of the fact that she was singing with Beyonce some time before the live show so what was the disbelief and "breaking down" about during & after their performance? Annoying!!!

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***belicious***14/12/2008 22:32:20

Alex was a brilliant singer and a worthy winner, but in my opinion she was simon winner and thats all that mattered!i dont think the result reflect the votes of the public.In my opinion the voting was fixed to ensure Alex won as so many people couldnt get thru to vote for Eoghan.I'm sure alex would rather have won on her own merits than on X factor Fixing votes.What a shame she didnt.

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r-kay14/12/2008 21:09:36

well most of you fans know jls were ufo omg i found this link where they were rehearsing such BEAUTIFUL SONG- i jus wish they wud release this one day its on youtube http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-mn0oOZy4uc its called UFO rehearsal (1st writing session)..Vibing away..

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lady in purple14/12/2008 18:41:07

Think X Factor fan has a good point. There did seem to be an imbalance in the stature of the stars so Alex did have an advantage however she was 'in the zone' all through the show and tho I loved JLS Christmas performance which was stylish they were less consistent esp on the winners single-they are so much better with up tempo numbers anyway.

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gem0714/12/2008 18:25:21

i wish she would ever stop crying was sick of looking at her crying every week

xlsssnx14/12/2008 17:19:12

? JLS Shudda won !!!....Hope they Make It bigga Than ALEX..... > JLS ALL THE WAY.....4 LIFE.....x XxX x They Are Legendary ? ? ??

xoxbethxox14/12/2008 16:33:57

Alex is sooo like leona.. it wood 'ave been good if JLS won..dey r a gd group..!!

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