"Rebecca's Plans for 2011" -Echo Liverpool

X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson to play New Year's Eve Liverpool show

Dec 28 2010 by Tina Miles, Liverpool Echo

STUNNING X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson will see in the New Year with a special performance for her home fans.

The Anfield mum spent Christmas at home in Liverpool with daughter Lillie May, six, and son Karl, four.

And on New Year’s Eve she is lined up for a personal appearance at the city centre Koco club.

Rebecca, from Anfield, revealed her plans after singing for 70,000 rugby fans at Twickenham.

The former Hugh Baird law student shared the bill with X Factor winner Matt Cardle at a charity match between London Irish and Harlequins.

She sang her favourite X Factor Songs – Satisfaction and Sweet Dreams – before returning at half-time with a version of Show me Love

Rebecca, 24, told the ECHO: “It went really well. "I was a bit nervous before because I was singing for rugby fans but it went brilliantly..

“It’s amazing people are still supporting me. It’s the biggest crowd I’ve performed in front of outside of the X Factor.”

Rebecca said she was looking forward to the New Year’s Eve gig at the Concert Steps club adding: “I wanted to do somewhere at home because apart from the ECHO arena I haven’t performed in Liverpool so I thought this might be ideal. I will get to have a great night at home and I’ll be bringing all my friends.

“I’ve looked at my schedule for next year and it’s really busy. I’m just enjoying Christmas back home with my family.

“Christmas Day was so lovely. I spent it with my family in Liverpool. We all pitched in and me and my brothers helped with the cooking. The kids loved their new toys.”

"Rebecca Boost Sales for Liverpool Fashion Brands" -Late Rooms.com

Rebecca Ferguson boosts sales of Liverpool fashion brands

Thursday 30th December, 2010

Liverpool hotels guests may be more inclined to go clothes shopping in the city thanks to the efforts of X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson.

According to the Liverpool Echo, the singer - who finished second in the TV talent contest - has done wonders for fashion on Merseyside, "boosting sales of Liverpool brands left, right and centre".

Costume jewellery from Claudia Pink and a number of outfits from Resurrection on Bold Street were among the many items of local clothing showcased by Rebecca throughout the series.

She also sported a ring from Kimberley Weeks' Twisted Sister jewellery - also available from Resurrection.

The newspaper selected Rebecca as the winner of Insider's Made in Liverpool star of the year award and claimed the whole city was behind her as she tried to win the X Factor.

She finished in the runner-up spot behind Matt Cardle, who went on to have a Christmas number one single.

"Colin Farrell Smitten With Rebecca" -RTE Ten Blog

Farrell plans to woo Ferguson

Thursday 30 December 2010

Colin Farrell reportedly hopes to win the affections of X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson.

Farrell - Colin is reportedly smitten with X-Factor's Rebecca

A source told the Daily Star: "He's planning to woo Rebecca any way he can. He's single now and out for some fun."The Irish actor, who is currently starring in 'The Way Back', is apparently taken with the singer and hopes to organise a meeting.

Farrell broke up with his girlfriend Alicja Bachleda-Curus, with whom he has a child, earlier this year.

"Rebecca's New Year's Performance" -Music News

NEWS

Rebecca Ferguson to see in new year with a performance in Liverpool

added: 28 Dec 2010 // by: newsdesk 

Ferguson will see out her incredible 2010 in her home town with a new years eve performance at city centre venue Koco. Rebecca announced her plans following a performance in front of 70,000 rugby fans at Twickenham last night.


Sporting a stylish bright blue hat, she sang her favourite song from the series 'Show me Love' alongside show winner Matt Cardle who performed 'Nights in White Satin'. After her performance Rebecca posted on her Twitter page: 'Had fun singing show me love at the biggame3 great crowd xxx'


NYE at Koco is sure to be a sell out with door prices starting at £15, Doors open 9pm

"Rebecca Performs at Twickenham Wearing an Interesting Hat" -Daily Mail

Hat's not very stylish: Rebecca Ferguson hits a rare fashion low in daft blue hat at Twickenham

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Last updated at 10:20 PM on 27th December 2010

Since her first audition last summer, X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson has won over fans with her stylish dress sense.

But it appears even fashionistas such as Rebecca can have an off day as she performed at a rugby game in a bizarre blue hat tonight.

The mother-of-two's delicate features were overshadowed by her pillar box hat, which appeared to be sprouting long blue feathers over a foot long.

What are you wearing? Rebecca Ferguson wears an unusual blue hat as she performs at the Harleqins V London Irish rugby match at Twickenham Stadium

The Scouser, 24, belted out Show Me Love - which she performed on the X Factor semi-final - as she joined the programme's winner Matt Cardle at Twickenham stadium.

The two X Factor finalists sang prior to the Big Game 3 between the Harlequins and London Irish in south west London.

One fan at the game was clearly unimpressed with Rebecca's hat. Mark Nicolson wrote on Twitter: 'Rebecca Ferguson singing at eh rugby way eh. Stupidest hat ever.'

Contrasting: Ferguson's headgear faux pas ruined an otherwise stylish ensemble of fitted coat and sparkly shirt Despite her questionable headgear, Ferguson did impress the thousands in the stadium with her powerful singing voice.

Writing on her Twitter, she enthused: 'Had fun singing Show Me Love at the Big Game 3. Great crowd xxx.'

"Rebecca Shops" -Toya's World

Rebecca Ferguson shops Liverpool…

Posted by Toya | Filed under Rebecca Ferguson

Christmas came early for X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson. She recently signed a £1 million recording contract with Simon Cowell’s Syco label, so the celebrations will definetely continue over the festive period. With her newfound riches, Becs was spotted looking at houses to buy. The smoky voiced beauty was even snapped as recently as yesterday during a shopping trip in her native Liverpool to pick up some last-minute Christmas presents for the kiddies. Nice.

"I Feel Normal Again" -Digital Spy

Rebecca Ferguson: 'I feel normal again'

Sunday, December 26 2010, 6:46am EST

By Daniel Sperling, Entertainment Reporter X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson has expressed delight at being able to return to a normal life. 

The Liverpudlian singer commented that spending the festive period with family members had allowed her to feel like herself again for the first time since the ITV talent contest.

She told the Daily Mail: "It's so nice to be home for Christmas. I feel like Becky again. I’m looking forward to Christmas with my family and my babies in Liverpool."

Ferguson, who has reportedly been signed to Simon Cowell's record label along with fellow X Factor finalists One Direction and Cher Lloyd, added that she hoped the upcoming tour would be a fitting end to a defining chapter of her life.

"Doing The X Factor was very emotional," she confessed to the Liverpool Echo. "I first auditioned in March so it’s almost been a full year for me.

"I’m going to miss everyone, especially One Direction and Matt, but I’ll see them all on the tour next year... I want to thank everyone that voted for me and supported me. I want to tell them I’m so happy [and] it’s not the end."

"Rebecca's Life Gets Back To Normal With Christmas" -Daily Mirror

She's had an action-packed few months, become a national sweetheart and coming second on The X Factor.

But, for the festive period at least, it's back to normality for Rebecca Ferguson, who was spotted doing some last-minute Christmas shopping in Liverpool on Thursday.

The 24-year-old singer admitted she was looking forward to taking some time away from the spotlight to spend Christmas with her children Lillie, six, and four-year-old Karl.

Shopping trip: X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson steps out in Liverpool yesterday to pick up some last-minute Christmas presents

Military chic: Rebecca looked chic in a navy and red coat, black tights and cute black suede 

She said: 'It’s so nice to be home for Christmas. I feel like Becky again. We’ve got our tree up. I just wanted to get a few more treats for the kids.

'They’re really excited. I’m looking forward to Christmas with my family and my babies in Liverpool.'

The singer looked stunning in a military-style red and navy blue coat, teamed with black tights and cute suede boots for her shopping trip, and was mobbed by fans as she got out of her taxi ready to hit the stores.

Singing star: Rebecca performing during the final of The X Factor

Rebecca, who won the nation over with her down-to-earth attitude during her time on The X Factor, also admitted she was finding it strange not being part of the reality show.

She added to the Liverpool Echo: 'I’m going to miss everyone, especially One Direction and Matt, but I’ll see them all on the X Factor tour next year.

'Doing The X Factor was very emotional. I first auditioned in March so it’s almost been a full year for me.

'I want to thank everyone that voted for me and supported me. I want to tell them I’m so happy. It’s not the end!'

"Rebecca Reveals Plans" -Liverpool Echo

X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson reveals her next big gig and plans for Christmas in Liverpool

Dec 24 2010 by Tina Miles, Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL’S Rebecca Ferguson showed it’s onwards and upwards as she prepared for her next big performance – but first she hit the city’s shops for Christmas gifts.

Despite narrowly missing out on winning The X Factor, Rebecca was confident about her future and revealed she is lined up for a string of appearances.

The singer will join winner Matt Cardle, 27, to play Twickenham Stadium when the Harlequins take on London Irish on Monday.

But Rebecca , 24, said she has spent this week relaxing at home, wrapping presents and watching Christmas films with her two children.

She told the ECHO she couldn’t be happier as she got ready to spend Christmas day with Lillie May, six, and Karl, four.

The show’s runner-up took time out from her busy post-X Factor schedule yesterday to trawl the shops for stocking fillers for her little ones.

Rebecca said: “It’s so nice to be home for Christmas. I feel like Becky again.

“We’ve got our tree up. I just wanted to get a few more treats for the kids.

“They’re really excited. I’m looking forward to Christmas with my family and my babies in Liverpool.”

The ECHO exclusively revealed how the single mum was house hunting in Liverpool. She later tweeted that her mum Anne Jameson, from Toxteth, had “found a lovely one.”

Rebecca packed her things and moved out of the X Factor house in London shortly after the glittering final on December 12.

She said it was “lovely” to catch up with the contestants – including her favourite One Direction boys – at the show's wrap party at Studio Valbonne.

Rebecca, who opted for a stunning asymmetric blue dress and strappy heels for the occasion, said she was looking forward to her bright future.

She said: “I’m going to miss everyone, especially One Direction and Matt, but I’ll see them all on the X Factor tour next year.

“Doing The X Factor was very emotional. I first auditioned in March so it’s almost been a full year for me.

“I want to thank everyone that voted for me and supported me. I want to tell them I’m so happy. It’s not the end.

“I’m looking forward to playing Twickenham and I’ve got more appearances to come.”

Rebecca has picked up fans including Amy Winehouse, Adele and Paloma Faith, who all reportedly want to work with her.

Since the X Factor she performed to hundreds of fans at the G-A-Y night at Heaven in London after a seven hour-plus journey from Harrogate, where she also sang for fans.

On Monday, the Anfield mum will be joined at the rugby union game by former X Factor contestant Jamie Archer and PDG Dance Group from Pineapple Dance Studios.

Tickets can be bought from Ticketmaster.

"Exclusive: X Factor Bitching Helped Rebecca on the Show" -Now Blog

The show's runner up overheard nasty comments

Rebecca Ferguson didn't let the nastiness get her down

Even X Factor sweetheart Rebecca Ferguson couldn't escape the bitching in the contestants' house.

Rebecca, 24, was on the receiving end of a bit of jealous moaning from a member of Belle Amie.

'Rebecca had come back from rehearsals and heard whispering from the lounge next door,' an X Factorinsider tells Now.

'One of Belle Amie started saying stuff about Rebecca...that rehearsals took ages and Rebecca was always given a lot of time.

'It was quite mouthy and they weren't talking in a nice way.'

Gentle mum-of-two Rebecca - who finished runner-up to Matt Cardle - decided not to confront the grumbling girlband member.

'Rebecca was very dignified and just said she was going to use the bitching to spur her on,' says our source.

'She's a lovely lovely girl.'

"Rebecca's Hard Work Has Paid Off" -Now Blog

Rebecca Ferguson: I missed my kids' first day of school for The X Factor

The X Factor runner-up reveals her heart-breaking dilemma

Rebecca Ferguson's hard work has paid off

Rebecca Ferguson's decision to sacrifice precious time with her children to take part in this year's X Factorwasn't easy.

'I found it really hard,' she reveals.

'I've missed their birthdays and their first day of school and I was just thinking, "Is it all going to be worth it?"'

But after being voted runner-up to Matt Cardle, 27, in The X Factor
final and landing a lucrative recording contract with Simon Cowell, it seems that Rebecca made the right call.

The Liverpudlian now hopes to buy a nicer house for Lillie May, 6, and Karl,
4, her kids with ex Karl Dures. She has been snapped house hunting in her home city.

'I just kept hoping I could do well enough to get a job or to get enough money for a house deposit for my kids,' says Rebecca, 24.

'That's all I need.'