X Factor fans in a frenzy after legendary star makes huge announcement
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Former X Factor star Cher Lloyd has announced she’s got plans to release new music this year. The singer, 31, rose to fame competing on the ITV talent show in 2010, finishing in fourth place behind Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson and One Direction. Following the series she was signed to Syco Music, releasing her debut album Sticks and Stones in 2011 and included the singles Swagger Jagger, With Ur Love and Want U Back.
![[Editorial use only. No book publishing. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/Talkback Thames/REX/Shutterstock (1229090bl) Auditions - Cher Lloyd. 'X Factor' TV Programme, Auditions. - Sep 2010]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_204261552-4192.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Her second album, Sorry I’m Late, followed in 2014 before she had a two-year break following the album’s poor reception after the success of its predecessor. In the years since she’s released singles in 2016, 2018 and 2019. However, fans have been left delighted after Cher revealed she was set to release new music this year, a decade after her last album.
![[LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Cher Lloyd performs at Mighty Hoopla 2024 at Brockwell Park on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_207041737-89ee.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Posting a selfie on social media this week, the singer captioned the post: ‘Happy new year! I think it’s time for some new music 👀 …. this is not a drill!!’. The news sent fans into a frenzy, with many sharing their excitement. ‘You do not understand how excited we all are,’ Lea commented.
‘So proud of you. we know how hard you’ve worked to get this music out to us. So so so grateful ♥️♥️ here’s to 2025 – the year of Cher Lloyd!’ Dillon shared. ‘BEEN WAITING SO LONG,’ Josh added. Last year Cher made her return to the stage after a two-year break, performing at the Mighty Hoopla festival.
