Sharon osbourne new biography of steven
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info. Steve Brookstein was the first person to win the X Factor in Although Steve, from Mitcham , South London was popular with fans and his mentor Simon Cowell, another of the judges took a dislike to him.
Sharon Osbourne said of the star: "Steve is not what he seems. He's a fake, he's not fabulous. He is overly confident - he has been full of himself from the first day - and an average singer. Despite this, he was immediately signed to the Sony BMG record label after winning the reality talent show and released his first single, a cover of Phil Collins' power ballad Against All Odds which went to number one.
He's been vocal in his criticism of the X Factor, claiming the show was "one big theatre Steve also sparked controversy in , when a Facebook campaign was launched to stop The X Factor's winner from nabbing Christmas number 1 spot as he backed Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name" instead.
EXTREME was a fascinating yet mildly repulsive examination of a woman who tackled life on her own terms and despite tragedy always had the tenacity to survive.
He has also released a book called Getting over the X, that describes his journey from winning The X Factor to having the press and industry turn their backs on him. Last year, Steve Brookstein got back on the music scene with his soul band. Steve is currently working on his new Soul Journey Show for to celebrate 15 years since becoming the first ever winner of The X Factor.
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