Sam Bailey is an English pop singer who rose to prominence after winning the tenth series of The X Factor in 2013. After winning the tenth series of The X Factor in 2013, Sam Bailey secured a £1 million recording contract with Syco Music and the opportunity to support Beyoncé on her 2014 UK tour. Under the mentorship of Sharon Osbourne, Bailey’s powerful vocals captivated audiences, leading to her triumph on December 15, 2013. Her winner’s single, a cover of Demi Lovatos ‘Skyscraper,’ was released immediately and achieved the coveted Christmas number one spot on the UK Singles Chart on December 22, 2013, making her the first X Factor winner in three years to reach this milestone.
Most recently, in 2024, she was cast in ‘Now! That’s What I Call a Musical,’ a major production set to tour in 2025.