Lauren Platt
British singer
Lauren Nicole Platt (born 7 October 1997) is an English former television presenter, singer and actress. After finishing in fourth place in the eleventh series of The X Factor, she presented the CBBC talent series Got What It Takes? from 2016 to 2018. Following the series, Platt appeared in various stage productions including Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast and Sleeping Beauty.
Early life
Lauren Nicole Platt was born on 7 October 1997 in Billericay, Essex, but spent ten years living in Spain. In 2010, she auditioned for the role of Louise Mitchell on EastEnders, but lost out to Brittany Papple. In 2011, she was the runner-up of local talent contest the Essex Factor and in 2012, competed in Open Mic UK. Platt attended the Billericay School, a comprehensive school in her hometown, where she sat her GCSEs.
Career
Platt auditioned for The X Factor in 2014 and became the youngest solo contestant to reach the live finals. With the eliminations of Stephanie Nala and Chloe Jasmine in week two and Lola Saunders in week four, Platt became Cheryl's last remaining act in the competition. In the quarter-final, Platt was in the bottom two with Stereo Kicks, but advanced to the semi-final after Cowell sent the result to the deadlock and Stereo Kicks were eliminated as the act with the fewest public votes.
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