Ella Henderson

Ella Henderson is an English singer-songwriter, born Gabriella Michelle Henderson on 12 January 1996 in Tetney, Lincolnshire. She rose to national prominence as a contestant on the ninth series of The X Factor UK in 2012, where her emotive performances and distinctive vocal tone made her a standout finalist despite not winning the show.

Her debut single «Ghost», released in 2014, went straight to number one on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the biggest-selling singles of that year, launching her debut album Chapter One, which also topped the UK charts. The record blended pop, soul and electronic-tinged production, with singles like «Yours» and «Glow» reinforcing her reputation for powerful, radio-friendly ballads and mid-tempo pop songs.

Henderson later moved further into dance-pop and collaborative territory, working with electronic producers and expanding her sound beyond the X Factor-era ballad format, including tracks such as «Alibi». Her career reflects a common trajectory for UK talent-show alumni who successfully transitioned into sustained pop careers built on strong songwriting and a recognisable voice.