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Niki Evans (born 13 December 1972) is an English singer-songwriter. She is most famous for coming fourth in the fourth series of the popular television talent show The X Factor.
Biography
The X Factor
Evans was in the '25 and over' category, mentored by Louis Walsh, alongside Beverley Trotman and Daniel DeBourg. The first live show saw her singing the Sinéad O'Connor hit Nothing Compares 2 U". These were followed by performances of "My Heart Will Go On", "All That Jazz", "Because of You", "Hot Stuff", and "The Power of Love". Performances of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Fields of Gold" won her a place in the semi-finals, where she was voted out after her renditions of Eva Cassidy's "Songbird" and Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time".
X Factor Performances
| Week Theme | Song | Original Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | I Will Always Love You | Whitney Houston | Through to Bootcamp |
| Number 1's | Nothing Compares 2 U | Sinead O'Connor | Safe |
| Movie Themesongs | My Heart Will Go On | Celine Dion | Safe |
| Big Band | All That Jazz | from Chicago | Safe |
| Hits of the 20th Century | Because of You | Kelly Clarkson | Safe |
| Disco | Hot Stuff | Donna Summer | Safe |
| Love Songs | The Power of Love | Celine Dion | Safe |
| Best of British | Total Eclipse of the Heart and Fields of Gold | Bonnie Tyler and Sting | safe |
| Judges/Contestants Choice | Songbird and One Moment in Time | Fleetwood Mac and Whitney Houston | Eliminated |
After The X Factor
Since The X Factor, Evans has taken part in many gigs including the live x factor arena tour with the other x factor finalists. She has been offered a record deal and a role in a west end production in 2009 according to her official website. She has stated that she can not reveal any more details until the x factor tour is over due to a contract.
After The X Factor Tour Niki's version of "When You Believe" was leaked on her official website. Many fans feel that this should have won the competition and Simon Cowell had also admitted on GM:TV that Niki recorded the best version.