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X Factor star unrecognisable 11 years after shooting to fame and praise from A-list fan
She's still singing today and even sold out her first ever headline show in London three years ago
X FACTOR star Tamera Foster looks unrecognisable 11 years after shooting to fame and receiving praise from an A-list fan.
Singer Tamera, 24, who was just 16 when she competed on The X Factor's tenth series, is still singing today and even sold out her first ever headline show in London three years ago.
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Sharing her excitement with fans, she said at the time: "My first headline show sold out thanks to you amazing people.
"It was the most beautiful and surreal feeling! I’ve been so excited to put on another one - so I am, and this time it’s a bigger venue.
"Tickets go on sale on the 3rd of December. I can’t wait to see you there, loved ones."
Tamera released her debut EP Afrodite in 2021, paying tribute to her Greek and African heritage, and even appeared on billboards for YouTube Music.
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She followed up with a second EP, Lost In Translation, in 2023, featuring the lead single Diversion.
Another track from the project, 0 Days featuring CKay, reached number 16 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
Tamera often shows off her quirky sense of style on Instagram too, where she's seen rocking shaved eyebrows and red hair in her snaps.
Her X Factor journey began in 2013 when she auditioned as part of a duo named Silver Rock with her friend Jerrie Dilla.
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However, judge Gary Barlow suggested they split, telling them: "You can go away from here with four yeses as soloists - so you'll be performing at Wembley as solo artists."
And it paid off, with Louis Walsh telling her at her next performance: "I've been doing this 10 years and I don't think I've seen anyone with the potential that you have.
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"That includes Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke. If you get your act together you are the best, you are incredible."
Sharon Osbourne added: "Oh my God. Well you take my breath away. You were amazing."
Tamera appeared in the show's tenth series as part of Nicole Scherzinger's Girls team. She finished in fifth after getting knocked out in the quarter finals.
The vocal powerhouse received support from Rihanna, too, with the Diamonds songstress praising her rendition of Stay.
She was quoted by the as saying: "I got sent a link of her after she sang one of my songs at Boot Camp and I have been watching her ever since.
"The shows need to produce a superstar every two or three seasons to give them credibility, and she is already there in week five or whatever it is.
"Simon is a smart guy, he will know she can sell records all around the world and will sign her to his label.
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"Tamera looks great, she has an amazing voice, and she has just the right amount of attitude."
The final, which was watched by more than 10million people, saw Sam Bailey see off Nicolas McDonald and bag the crown - and the £1million record deal.
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