X Factor star considers Eurovision offers from other countries after UK ‘snub’
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Rebecca Ferguson, who rose to fame on The X Factor, has reportedly received offers to represent other countries in the next Eurovision Song Contest. The 38-year-old singer gained popularity when she appeared on Simon Cowell’s singing competition in 2010 with Cheryl as her mentor.
![[Television Programme: The X Factor with Rebecca Ferguson. The X Factor Results Show Final Live on ITV1, Series 7, Fountain Studios, London, Britain - 12th December 2010. The Boys: Matt Cardle The Girls: Rebecca Ferguson Over 28's: All Voted Out Groups: One Direction - Liam, Niall, Harry, Louis and Zain. The Judges are as follows: Simon Cowell Cheryl Cole Dannii Minogue Louis Walsh The Show is Presented by Dermot O'Leary]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AY_55199952-47fd.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Rebecca is originally from Liverpool, spending her childhood in Huyton before moving to Anfield as a teen and then studying in Bootle. Now, the Scouser has revealed that while the United Kingdom officials have not been in touch, other European countries have put the feelers out there, expressing keen interest in her representing them.
![[LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Rebecca Ferguson attends The Ivors 2024 at Grosvenor House on May 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_205717350-28dd.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
So, having seemingly been snubbed by her native country, it looks like there’s still a chance of Rebecca taking to the stage in Basel, Switzerland, in May this year. Speaking on a TikTok Live, the Nothing’s Real But Love hitmaker was asked in the comments: ‘Are you representing the UK in Eurovision?’.
She replied: ‘Well, I’ve got something to tell you. ‘Do you know what? No one’s messaged me to do it, but what’s really interesting, I’ve had other offers from other countries to do Eurovision.’. Offering further insight into the early conversations, Rebecca added: ‘What they’ve said is you can’t do it on your own, but you can do it as a duet.’.
![[Rebecca Ferguson attending the Brit Awards 2024 at the O2 Arena, London. Picture date: Saturday March 2, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Brits. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_194169933-3a28-e1736698236790.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
On how she feels about the opportunity, she said: ‘It’s a weird one for me because I’m being offered Eurovision by other countries to sing with their artists, but then I’m patriotic to my own country. ‘But then, at the same time, I’m like, well, my own country hasn’t asked me.’.
