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X Factor 2008 : Series 5 - Live Show 1 : Rachel Hylton


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AGE: 26
LOCATION: LONDON
JOB: MOTHER
MENTORED BY: DANNII MINOGUE

Rachel is the oldest of three children and since the age of 5 yrs old has always had the dream to be a singer. Her parents split up when she was 9 yrs old and after that she lost control and direction. At the age of 13 yrs old she had the first of 5 children and life spiralled out of control, problems with drugs led to a spell in prison and eventually 3 of her children were taken into care. After the birth of her 4th child she was determined to change her life for the better and now looks after her youngest two children.

Music has always been important to Rachel and from an early age she sang in her school choir or at Sunday school. At the age of 13 yrs old she won a ghetto blaster for coming first in a signing competition performing Whitney Houston’s ‘Greatest Love Of All’.

She grew up listening to Reggae music (inspired by her Jamaican parents) and tries hard to sing every day. She’s only ever had one music lesson in her life and everything else is self taught.

Rachel currently lives in London with her two youngest children and rates music as the saving grace during the hard times in her life.

Rachel’s family have been so supportive of her, people she hasn’t seen in ages are getting back in touch and she’s recognised in the street. Her kids are really excited and proud of her too which means the absolute world to Rachel.


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  • Thank You

    Hi there I’d just like to say thank you to all the people who voted for me this weekend. My apologies to anyone who felt that my performance could have been better. I feel very blessed and I am very happy to be part of the x factor experience.
    This week I’ll be singing a song that has a rock feel to it. I am actually looking forward to performing it. So please tune in again this weekend and please keep voting for me. I love you all the best x x x x

    Oh yeah we’ll be doing a video shoot today for the charity single all the contestants took part in. I’m really looking forward to it. It should be really exciting. It’s a cover of Mariah Carey’s hero and I’m urging all of you to go out and buy it. x x x

    2 Comments 265 days

  • first blog

    Hi guys

    This is my first blog about my x factor experience.
    I am really happy to be part of the show . I feel like im ‘living the dream’
    To all the people who are supporting me I thank you all so much. I feel truly blessed.
    As you already know I will be performing on this Saturdays show so pls pls pls vote for me.

    Lots of love and kisses

    Rachel
    Xxx

    0 Comments 269 days

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  • Josh
    Josh

    You were the Best lol come back next x factor!!!!!!

    1 week ago
  • D.A.N.C.E
    D.A.N.C.E

    BGT
    flawless
    jin and get 3 love
    xxx
    join :)

    5 weeks ago
  • Kieran
    luv Kieran

    u shud of won

    11 weeks ago
  • Adz Star R
    Adz Star R

    luv u loads voted for u for ages phoned 20 times once but u still did not get throw xxxxxxx wish i could might u babe seeu soon

    12 weeks ago
  • K Mccausland
    K Mccausland

    rachel is a lovely person i met her when she was in belfast and she is so easy to talk to and good fun

    15 weeks ago
  • JoeCavenn
    JoeCavenn

    Keriann Ya Daft Slag, Get A Grip Mahn ! Rachel Hylton Is Fukin Amazin ! Ya Ugly LoOkin Cunt ! If U Agree With Me, Lets Aw Slag Keriann !

    15 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Li Li
    Li Li

    Why do haters feel the need to become a fan and post crappy comments? LOL it's so pathetic - To Keriann - You Boo'd Rachel? Awww I'm sure she's bothered against the 1000000's of cheers...I'm sure she lost sleep over your patheticness NOT - Something you might want to take on board...Grow the hell up and stay off Rachel's page if you don't like her, she is not arrogant or big headed and the only one who sucks is you for leaving hate comments on a fan page, idiot toally.

    Rachel I luv you and you're amazing - pay no mind to the hateful comments....Enjoy the rest of the tour...xxxxxx

    16 weeks ago
  • Nick .
    Nick .

    To Keriann, Rachel doesn't suck and is an amazing role model. Don't know why you are hating just because you can't sing yourself. Who cares if you booed her at the X Factor Tour? My only advice for you is "GET A LIFE!" and go on another page where you can leave all your hateful comments

    16 weeks ago
  • Nick .
    luv Nick .

    I absolutely love Rachel, I'm sure that you are gonna to have a big future in music. It's not fair how people have to bring up the past and I just pray that you will have a blessed future. By the way, everyone deserves a second chance in life. Can't wait to hear your single or album. Here's the luv coz you were outstanding on X Factor and always will be. xxxxxxxxx

    16 weeks ago
  • Kieran
    luv Kieran

    You shud of won, I voted for u likes loads of times anyways hope u get a music contract

    18 weeks ago
  • Keriann
    Keriann

    my god u suck!! arogand and big headed...ur not a role modle for anyone u didn't desrve to even get as far as u did in the x factor there where a lot better ppl than u..like Austin n Laura u suck!!!...I BOOED U LAST NIGHT AT THE X FACTOR TOUR!!

    18 weeks ago
  • Beautiful Disaster.
    Beautiful Disaster.

    if anyone knows which hotel the contestants are staying in at newcastle for the xfactor live tour pls pls plsssssssssssssss pm me!!!
    i need to meet jls!!! :(
    xxxxxxxxx

    18 weeks ago
  • Tasha 18 weeks ago
  • Luke
    luv Luke

    OMG u have the best voice i've heard in a long time !!! U shood of won i voted for every week lyk five times big big fan :D :D im glad u r looking at the future love u lots
    xxx
    Luke xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
     xxx
    Here's the Love xxxxx ------------>

    19 weeks ago
  • R.I.P MJ
    luv R.I.P MJ

    Ya Shud've Won (Y)
    :D

    19 weeks ago
  • Hannah Dorman
    Hannah Dorman

    Hey I'm a singer song writer,
    Have a listen to my songs and become a fan please :)

    http://www.bebo.com/hannahdormanUK xxxx

    19 weeks ago
  • Chewit.
    luv Chewit.

    Wow rachel!! u hav the most amazing voice ever! u really deserved to win, i voted 4 u every week and woz so sad wen u left :( I think ur attitude woz gr8, i luved how u put simon in his place and showed him who's boss! Its gr8 that u put ur past behind u and r hoping for a btr futre.

    I hope u keep singing and i think u should defo bring an album out!!

    lots of luvv,
    best of luck

    Suzie xxxx

    20 weeks ago
  • Stacey Bell
    luv Stacey Bell

    pritty xxxxxxxxxx

    20 weeks ago
  • Sophie H
    luv Sophie H

    omg rachel you were my favourite ever since de first auditions
    you have got SUCH AN AMAZING VOICE your brilliant
    sorry you didnt win i was hoping you would though




    best wishes for de future



    sophiexxxxxxxx

    20 weeks ago
  • Gemma D
    luv Gemma D

    yar reali pretty! xxlolxx

    23 weeks ago via Mobile

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