Singer I’ll find stars with the X factor
Sam Bailey says she’ll give Simon Cowell a run for his money by giving new talent a chance on her upcoming tour.
The 2013 X Factor winner has been inspired by the music mogul to g ive wannabes the platform to perform to thousands of people – just like the ITV show did for her.
Sam, 39, says: “I don’t care if anyone upstages me, it’s about celebrating talent.
“I want my tour to be a springboard for other acts. The X Factor gave me my opportunity and I want to give something back.”
At each of her 32 UK dates – including performances in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow and Dunfermline – mum- of-three Sam will have singers and dancers join her on stage, including some who have appeared on The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice.
Former prison officer Sam added: “I know from being a singer on the circuit that there are people performing in pubs and not getting the recognition they deserve.
“No one’s going to come and find them and they don’t think they’re good enough for shows like The X Factor.
“They need a bigger stage and that’s what I’m going to give them. Simon knows I’m touring and people from his shows are appearing on stage.
“I don’t speak to him any more but I know he’s happy for me. I want to give him a run for his money.
“I want to take over the charts with all the people I have on stage.”