Who is Acacia K? Former X Factor contestant and one half of A Star

Here's everything we know about her…

Who is Acacia K on The X Factor?

Acacia K, 15, is from Leyland, Lancashire and a contestant on The X Factor.

She started singing in church and later won the competition Teen Star in July, 2018.

She lives at home with her mum Gladys, dad Karl and eight-year-old brother Karel.

Her musical talents don't just lie in singing – she can also play ukulele drums and piano.

How did Acacia K become part of A Star?

Acacia originally auditioned as a soloist performing a cover of of Bed of Lies by Nicki Minaj ft Skylark Grey.

However Simon Cowell wasn't completely awed by her performance and stopped her mid song.

He spoke to her backstage and asked her to audition along with Aaliyah who had auditioned earlier in the day.

Together the girls impressed the judges with their cover of Bang Bang by Jessie J and Ariana Grande.

They formed the group A Star and their mentor became Robbie Williams.

He sent them through to the live shows after they impressed him with a mash up of Soul ll Soul’s Back to Life and Stormzy’s Big For Your Boots.

When is The X Factor 2018 on?

New episodes of The X Factor air every Saturday and Sunday on ITV.

It usually starts around 8pm although the time can vary from week to week.

Last year's contest was won by Rak-Su who triumphed in the final over Grace Davies.

Following the first auditions, the Six Chair Challenge and the Judges' Houses, the live shows started on Saturday, October 20.

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