x factor judges thought she was lip syncing
Aida Nikolaychuk Aida Yurijivna Nikolaychuk,[1] sometimes spelled Nikolaichuk, (Ukrainian: Аїда Юріївна Ніколайчук) is a Ukrainian pop singer and model. She was the winner of the third season of Ukraine's X-Factor TV talent competition in 2012. She drew special attention during the show's second season when judges interrupted her performance of Polina Gagarina's Lullaby (Колыбельная, Kalybelnaya),[2][3] suspecting her voice was actually a digital recording. They challenged her to sing the song a cappella. Although visibly surprised, Nikolaychuk sang the song equally well without accompaniment.
The X Factor (UK TV series) The winner of The X Factor is awarded a £1 million recording contract with Syco Music, in association with Sony Music. In series 5, this deal consisted of a £150,000 cash advance with the balance covering the costs of recording and marketing.[7] Other highly placed contestants may also be offered recording deals, but this is not guaranteed.[7] In series 1–3, the premise of The X Factor was that the winner would be managed in the industry by their mentor on the show. With Cowell, Osbourne and Walsh as judges/mentors, any of the three would be qualified to do so. Following the appointment of singer Minogue as a judge in series 4, the same principle could not universally apply. In fact, when Minogue won series 4 with Leon Jackson, a new outside manager was appointed.