Kitty Brucknell

Kitty Brucknell is a singer, songwriter and producer from Cheltenham, England. Kitty rose to fame in 2011 when she became a finalist on the eighth season of The X Factor. Kitty captivated audiences with her outstanding theatrical performances, setting a new standard in scale and quality of production. Kitty auditioned for The X Factor in the summer of 2011, receiving unanimous praise from the judges with her performance of Lady Gaga's The Edge of Glory. She went through to the live shows, remaining in the competition for six weeks. Throughout the show's run, she received praise and support from Brian May from Queen (for her performance of Who Wants to Live Forever) as well as Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue and Perez Hilton. Her performances were consistently well received by the judges. At only four years old she was learning to play the violin and two years later she took up the piano. Before appearing on The X Factor, Kitty had developed a strong following on YouTube and performed live throughout the UK and abroad. She was known not only for her unique style, but also for her big voice and her loyalty towards her fans.