Charlese in The X-Factor

In 2004 Charlese was a contestant in the 1st series of the UK's top TV talent programme, Simon Cowell's "The X-FACTOR" on ITV. 

From over 50,000 applicants Charlese managed to get as far as the final 27 contestants in the 2nd day of 'Boot Camp' in London, a great experience. 

She was in the 'Under 25' group, alongside finalist Tabby, with Sharon Osbourne as her Mentor and Mark Hudson as Vocal Coach and staunch supporter!   In the auditions she even elicited some positive feedback from Simon Cowell who forecasted she would get to the final top twenty... he was nearly right!   Listen to Charlese HERE.

Charlese in OpenMic UK 2009

Charlese came 2nd in the Open Mic UK Regional Finals in Liverpool getting through to the Grand Final at "The Willows" in Manchester in December.  Although she didn't win she got some great feedback from the judges, in particular Asher Halle of Green Pepper Junction Records.

Charlese performed an acoustic version of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" at the Regional Finals, CLICK HERE to watch a video of her performance.

At the Grand Final Charlese performed her own take on Candi Staton's classic "You Got The Love" accompanied by backing singers Katie Severns and Steph Wright.  The backing track was arranged and created by Matthew Shaw and Charlese.  CLICK HERE to watch a video of her performance.