Fleur East shares a super cute throwback pic of HER first day at school 😍
Everyone has been sharing pics of their kids' first day
As members of the public and celebrities up and down the country have been sharing pics of their children's first day at school, Fleur East has joined in by sharing a photo of her own first day at school, and it's super cute.
In throwback photo shared by ‘Sax’ singer Fleur East, she can be seen sitting on a school desk, wearing a navy blue school uniform with a huge smile on her face. The radio presenter captioned her photo, 'It’s back to school week and I’ve seen all the cute pics of kids on their first day back.
'So, I dug up my first day at school pic from back in the day! My parents went the extra mile and got me into school extra early to do a photo shoot on location! 😂 no photo by the front door for me! The real definition of EXTRA! Ha haaaaaa #tbt'.
Fans have been commenting on the photo with one saying, 'Omg you are so cuteeere😍😍😍', and another writing, 'The cutest', to which Fleur replied, 'throooooowbaaaack! Ha ha x'. (sic)
Sheree Murphy also wrote, 'Soooo cute 💗'.
This post comes as many kids are returning to school after up to six months away due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Meanwhile, Fleur has just returned from recording a reality TV show called Don't Rock The Boat. Taking with Fleur are, author Tom Watson, Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis OBE, model Jodie Kidd, actor Craig Charles, YouTuber Joe Weller and Love Island winner Jack Fincham.
Other celebs include, Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon, Olympic Champion Victoria Pendleton CBE, The Chase’s Shaun Wallace, actor Adam Thomas and The Pussycat Dolls' member Kimberly Wyatt.
Now take a look through Fleur East's career highlights:
The X Factor (2005)
Fleur East was a contestant on The X Factor back in 2005 as part of Addictiv Ladies. The group consisted of Fleur with her childhood friends, Nicola Owusu-Akontoh, Stephanie Yamson and Vivienne Umeh. They were mentored by Simon Cowell, but were eliminated in the first week. The band went their separate ways after taking part in The X Factor.
Tour with DJ Fresh (2012)
Fleur sang on DJ Fresh's song 'Turn It Up' and toured with the DJ throughout 2012. Speaking about her performance at V Festival with the 'Hot Right Now' DJ, Fleur said: "We got the chance to perform on the 4 Music stage in place of Nicki Minaj (who couldn't make it) and it was an incredible experience!! There were something like 60,000 people in the audience and it was so surreal."
The X Factor (2014)
Fleur returned to The X Factor as a solo contestant in 2014, this time she had more success on the show, getting all the way through to the final. Fleur's first song on the show was John Legend's 'Ordinary People', which gave her three 'yes' votes.
'Uptown Funk' performance on The X Factor
In the semi-final of The X Factor, Fleur performed 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. Although not released as an official single by Fleur, the song was so popular with the audience that it went to Number 1 on the iTunes chart. Fleur became the first X Factor contestant to reach Number 1 during the competition.
Debut single 'Sax' (2015)
'Sax' was Fleur East's debut single after The X Factor. The song was a massive hit in 2015. The song reached Number 3 in the UK and was certified Platinum. Speaking about her debut song, she said she wanted her music to be fun to listen to and that's what 'Sax' is for her.
Debut album 'Love, Sax and Flashbacks' (2015)
In the same year that Fleur had huge success with 'Sax', she released her debut album, 'Love, Sax and Flashbacks'. The album reached Number 14 in the UK and featured 12 songs, including her hits 'Sax' and The X Factor song 'Uptown Funk'. Nine of the 12 songs on 'Love, Sax and Flashbacks' were co-written by Fleur.
Fleur East appeared on I'm a Celebrity (2018)
In 2018, Fleur was back in the public eye appearing on series 18 of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! The radio presenter was eliminated 8th, from the show that was eventually won by Harry Redknapp. Fleur later said that they were like family. In the Jungle Arms, the campmates took part in a little karaoke, when Fleur's song 'Sax' came on and they all tried to learn her dance routine, but Harry wasn't convinced.
Fleur East joined Northsound 1 (2019)
Fleur joined became a breakfast show presenter on Northsound 1 in July 2019.
Fleur surprises fans with a performance at Hits Live (2019)
Fleur took to the stage for a surprise performance at Hits Live Birmingham, performing 'Sax' and 'Size'. Armed with dancers, pyrotechnics and amazing vocals, Fleur looked phenomenal with her changed-up hairstyle.
'Size' was used in a TV advert (2019)
'Size' was the ever-catchy release from Fleur in the autumn of 2019. The song was also featured in the Debenhams Christmas advert.
Fleur reveals dates Fleur East: The Fearless Experience (2020)
Fleur's first UK headline tour, 'Fleur East: The Fearless Experience', was announced in early 2020, however unfortunately due to the Coronavirus pandemic it has been postponed.
Fleur confirms first song of 2020, 'Lucky'
'Lucky' fuses rhythmic percussion, smooth vocals and a pulsating bass line. Speaking about her excitement for her new release, Fleur said: "I'm really excited for people to hear 'Lucky'. It's such an uplifting, feel good song with a positive message. It's all about being grateful for the blessings you have in your life, and understanding that everything worth having is hard work."
Fleur annnounces second album 'Fearless' (2020)
After much teasing, Fleur East has confirmed her second album would be called 'Fearless' and out in March 2020, featuring songs from the past few years like 'Lucky'.
Fleur releases 'Not Alone' to raise money for the NHS
Fleur's song 'Not Alone' was initially written for an exclusive performance on The One Show, encouraging viewers to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. It became popular online - so mush so that Fleur decided to write an extra verse and chorus so that the song could be released officially, and raise money for the NHS.
Fleur East's Black Lives Matter Rap Roulette
With incredibly powerful lyrics such as: 'People fear for their lives through the shade they were painted / Can you see the picture has been tainted?' Fleur's Rap Roulette has been described as 'brilliant' and 'powerful'.
Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East
Fleur East, who has been on a number of reality TV shows herself, took us behind-the-scenes with her podcast The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East.
Don't Rock The Boat (2020)
In November 2020 Fleur East took part in TV show Don't Rock The Boat. She was part of the winning red team along with Tom Watson, Jodie Kidd, Craig Charles, Victoria Pendleton CBE and Adam Thomas.
Fleur East releases 'You're Christmas To Me' (2020)
Fleur East released 'You're Christmas To Me' in December 2020. The song came about after a 'spontaneous studio session'.
Fleur East joins Strictly Come Dancing
In August 2022, it was announced that Fleur East would join Strictly Come Dancing. Speaking about the announcement the radio presenter said: "I'm equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year's Strictly line up. I'm excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience. It's such an honour to be on the show after years of watching it with my Father who loved it so much."
Fleur East stars in musical film Tomorrow Morning (2022)
Fleur East starred in musical film Tomorrow Morning which was released on 6th September at selected cinemas. The film is about one couple seen in two separate timelines, a decade apart.
Fleur performs at Union Chapel in London (2023)
Fleur took to the stage at Union Chapel in London in March 2023, performing some of her biggest hits - and even taking to the floor with her Strictly partner Vito once more! She wrote about the show on Instagram: 'Still buzzing!!! Thank you to everyone who came out to my headline show last Thursday at Union Chapel: it was such a special experience.'
Fleur announced for Strictly: It Takes Two (2023)
In June, Fleur was announced to take over from Rylan Clark on Strictly: It Takes Two. She will co-host the Strictly Come Dancing companion show along with Janette Manrara.
Fleur East lands TV acting role
Fleur East lands the role of Miss Meesha in the BBC Three series Phoenix Rise. Her role will appear on screen in 2024.
This week, Fleur East was also joined by Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely for her Reality of Reality TV podcast. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
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