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==Biography== |
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==Biography== |
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===Pre ''X Factor''=== |
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===Pre ''X Factor''=== |
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Niki Evans has sung with bands since the age of 12. At the age of 16 she was signed to Libido Records, an offshoot of ]'s ] label. "Of R Timez", a single released with Ball Parc Playerz, did not achieve chart success.<ref>{{cite news|title=Niki Evans Official Website mini biography |url=http://www.niki-evans.com/html/niki-evans-info.html}}</ref> |
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Born in the ] town of ], Niki Evans has sung with bands since the age of 12. At the age of 16 she was signed to Libido Records, an offshoot of ]'s ] label. "Of R Timez", a single released with Ball Parc Playerz, did not achieve chart success.<ref>{{cite news|title=Niki Evans Official Website mini biography |url=http://www.niki-evans.com/html/niki-evans-info.html}}</ref> |
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* 1990 – Toured as a solo singer with pop stars ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2007/11/10/x-factor-nikki-exclusive-115875-20089596/|title=Mirror interview|work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> |
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* 1990 – Toured as a solo singer with pop stars ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2007/11/10/x-factor-nikki-exclusive-115875-20089596/|title=Mirror interview|work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> |
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* 1992 – Married and settled down in ], Staffordshire with husband Darren. They had two sons. |
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* 1992 – Married and settled down in ], Staffordshire with husband Darren. They had two sons. |
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* 1999 – Made her first TV appearance on the ]'s '']'', hosted by ]. Following this she was approached by songwriters Stunt Masters to record a song to front a Mars chocolate TV advertising campaign. |
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* 1999 – Made her first TV appearance on the ]'s '']'', hosted by ]. Following this she was approached by songwriters Stunt Masters to record a song to front a Mars chocolate TV advertising campaign. |
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* 2007 – Working as a catering manager at ] in Tamworth. After her father's death she used an ''X Factor'' application form found in his personal files – and passed the audition to win a place in the live finals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/2007/finalists/niki-evans.html|title=Yahoo TV – X Factor: 2007 finalists|publisher=]}}</ref> |
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* 2007 – Working as a catering manager at ] in Tamworth. After her father's death she used an ''X Factor'' application form found in his personal files – and passed the audition to win a place in the live finals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/2007/finalists/niki-evans.html|title=Yahoo TV – X Factor: 2007 finalists|publisher=]}}</ref> |
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===''The X Factor''=== |
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===''The X Factor''=== |
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Evans was selected for the final phase of the competition as one of three contestants in the Over 25s category mentored by competition judge ]. The others in this category were ] and ].<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-486337/X-Factor-edges-ahead-Strictly-Come-Dancing-battle-box.html</ref> Her performance of "]" in the first week of the live shows brought a standing ovation from the audience and acclaim from the four judges. Judge ] told Evans that she was "in a class of her own". Each week Evans took on new challenges, both singing and performing, and was never placed in the bottom two, until she was eliminated at the semi-final stage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ukdynasty.co.uk/forum/archive/index.php/t-67102.html|title=ukdynasty interview}}</ref> |
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Evans was selected for the final phase of the competition as one of three contestants in the Over 25s category mentored by competition judge ]. The others in this category were ] and ].<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-486337/X-Factor-edges-ahead-Strictly-Come-Dancing-battle-box.html</ref> Her performance of "]" in the first week of the live shows brought a standing ovation from the audience and acclaim from the four judges. Judge ] told Evans that she was "in a class of her own". Each week Evans took on new challenges, both singing and performing, and was never placed in the bottom two, until she was eliminated at the semi-final stage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ukdynasty.co.uk/forum/archive/index.php/t-67102.html|title=ukdynasty interview}}</ref> |
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====''X Factor'' performances==== |
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====''X Factor'' performances==== |
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* April 2010 – Evans rejoins the West End cast of ''Blood Brothers''. |
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* April 2010 – Evans rejoins the West End cast of ''Blood Brothers''. |
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In 2012, Evans joined the UK tour of ''Legally Blonde: the Musical'' in the role of Paulette. |
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In 2012, Evans joined the UK tour of '']'' in the role of Paulette. |
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== Discography == |
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== Discography == |
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===Albums=== |
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===Albums=== |
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== References == |
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== References == |
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Evans was selected for the final phase of the competition as one of three contestants in the Over 25s category mentored by competition judge Louis Walsh. The others in this category were Beverley Trotman and Daniel de Bourg. Her performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" in the first week of the live shows brought a standing ovation from the audience and acclaim from the four judges. Judge Sharon Osbourne told Evans that she was "in a class of her own". Each week Evans took on new challenges, both singing and performing, and was never placed in the bottom two, until she was eliminated at the semi-final stage.