The X Factor: The Backstory To My Journey | Rebecca Ferguson | TEDxLiverpool

Blessed with an extraordinary singing talent, Rebecca Ferguson became an overnight national celebrity appearing on the X Factor in 2010. From there she’s built a successful international singing career with four consecutive Top 10 albums.

In this emotional and honest talk, Rebecca reveals for the first time many of the struggles she suffered through and hid whilst seeking to build a career that would bring a kind of success she could be proud of.

Follow Rebecca on @RebeccaFMusic Singer & songwriter Rebecca Ferguson shot to fame in 2010 as part of the seventh series of The X Factor. Mentored on the show by Cheryl Cole who was assisted by will.i.am, Rebecca outduelled One Direction among many others to become the series finalist.

Propelled by her newfound popularity she went on to enjoy critical and commercial success with four consecutive Top 10 albums. She’s been with Simon Cowell’s record label Syco as well as Epic and Columbia Records. In 2018, the Guardian named Rebecca to its list of all-time greatest X Factor finalists.

Rebecca was born in Liverpool growing up in Huyton, Woolton Village and Anfield during her youth. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx