Alisha Bennett is 23 years of age and comes from Wembley, London. She has been working as a Virgin Active Gym Receptionist. Alisha got all inspired to participate in this year's The X Factor after watching Leona Lewis take the title last year. Alisha also lives minutes away from the Fountain Studios where the live shows have been filmed and could not help but notice the crowds shuffle in and Alisha didn't want to miss any of the action. Alisha is very close to her mum, Sharon who describes them both as "Ab Fab" as she admits they are loud and flamboyant. Previous work for Alisha has involved being a style advisor for Top Shop in keeping with her passion for fashion and shopping and music-wise, Alisha has been involved with a church gospel choir and has been taking up singing lessons in the past year.
Q&As
Did you know?
Alisha's nickname is Lish or Lishie
She says she is "high maintenance"
She can’t live without her lip gloss
Most overused phrase is ‘4 Real’
How would you describe yourself?
Bubbly, expressive and a complete nutter
Why did you enter The X Factor?
Because I’ve been watching it for years and thought I should grab it by the balls!
What’s the best thing ever happened to you?
My best friend moved to Miami and came back!
What’s your claim to fame?
I don’t have one yet…
Whose posters did you have on your wall?
Alliyah and a group called Immature
Which celebrity do you have a crush on?
Tyson Beckford and Johnny Depp
What’s the first single you bought?
Alliyah – Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number (because I wanted to be her!)
What superstitions do you have?
Don’t have any!
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