X Factor star gives birth to first child – eight years after reaching show final

AN X Factor star has given birth to her first child – eight years after reaching the show final. Scarlett Lee – who took part in The X Factor in 2018 – took to Instagram on Friday to reveal she had given birth to a baby boy. X Factor Scarlett Lee has given birth to her first child Credit: Instagram Scarlett shared a picture of her baby boy, Elias Credit: Instagram/iamscarlettleeofficial Sharing an adorable snap of her son in his crib, surrounded by items baring his name, Elias. Alongside the snap, Scarlette wrote: “Here he is, Welcome to the world our dream boy Elias born on 12th of August 2026 at 11.05pm, weighing 6 pound 9. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! “He was every 11:11 wish, every birthday candle I blew out, he was the main one I’d close my eyes and wish for, every shooting star I searched for, every coin I threw into a wishing well and most of all a prayer I prayed the most and I couldn’t be more happier that I have my son. “I couldn’t have done it without my Elias or my mum. I’ve never been happier and I can’t wait for life as 3. Read More on The X Factor Scarlett first appeared on The X Factor in 2017 but was sent home at the Six Chair Challenge stage Credit: Rex Features She then returned the following year and made it all the way to the final and runner up Credit: Rex Features “Thank you for choosing me to be your mummy my boy I love you with all I have forever and always.” Scarlett welcomed Elias with her husband Nathan, who she married in 2019 after being childhood sweethearts for years. Scarlett first appeared on The X Factor in 2017, reaching the six chair challenge stage before being sent home by the judges. But just the next year, she made it all the way to second place, performing a beautifully festive duet of One More Sleep with Leona Lewis. Most read in TV Narrowly losing out to Dalton Harris, who killed it crooning The Power of Love alongside James Arthur, Scarlett has still been working on her music career since leaving the show. The couple confirmed their pregnancy back in January by sharing a heartfelt poem. Comment now