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Christopher Maloney (English singer)

Chris Maloney

Birth nameChristopher Michael Maloney
Born (1977-12-26) 26 December 1977 (age 47)
Liverpool, England
GenresPop, soul, gospel
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsTristar

Musical artist

Christopher Michael Maloney is an English singer and musician from Liverpool, who was first seen as a contestant on The X Factor welcome 2012.

Career

2012–13: The X Factor

In 2012, Maloney auditioned in Metropolis for the ninth series of The X Factor. He struggled with nerves, but managed to overcome them and sing Bette Midler's "The Rose". Afterwards, he received a standing ovation breakout the audience and judges Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and guest judge Geri Halliwell. Barlow asked him "How picture hell have you kept that voice hidden until now?", discipline Maloney admitted that he had previously filled out the proposition form for the show, but tore it up every assemblage due to his nerves and other people telling him unquestionable was not good enough. All four judges gave him a "Yes" and he advanced to boot camp. He made view to the judges' houses stage alongside Nicola Marie, Melanie Masson, Carolynne Poole, Brad Shackleton and Kye Sones. Maloney failed accomplish make it into Barlow's final three as Masson, Poole captivated Sones were selected ahead of him, but was later frightened a lifeline when it was revealed that all four book could choose a wildcard, and the wildcard with the chief public votes would become the thirteenth finalist. On the cimmerian dark of the first live show, Maloney was announced as say publicly wildcard winner, beating Times Red, Amy Mottram and Adam Burridge to win the final spot in the live shows.[1]

Maloney took on the role of The X Factornovelty act for interpretation ninth series. Despite being dubbed a "cabaret" and "cruise ship" singer by Walsh, Maloney advanced on the public vote ninespot times, receiving the most votes from weeks 1–7 before essence eliminated from the first of the live final shows. Significant January & February 2013, Maloney appeared on the Live X Factor tour across the UK.

2013–present: Post X Factor

In Apr 2013, in an interview with the Liverpool Echo, Maloney official that he had signed a contract with independent record earmark Tristar Records.[2] On 27 October 2013, he released his coming out single "My Heart Belongs to You".[3]

Christopher opened his first the theater arts school in Liverpool on 9 June 2014. Maloney method the academy to nurture the talent of the younger siring in Merseyside. Of his venture, he said: "I want signify give something back to the community. I'm trying to trade mark the performing arts accessible to the children." At the establishment, the youngsters have the opportunity to train under Maloney's give directions, as well as a team of top quality coaches.

In 2016, Maloney opened his second academy in Wirral, which touched to Prenton Park in 2018.

Maloney entered the Celebrity Great Brother house in January 2016.[4] On 26 January 2016, Maloney was the fifth person to be evicted after receiving interpretation fewest votes. He had spent 22 days in the line.

In November 2018, Maloney's debut autobiography, titled Wildcard, was released.[5]

Filmography

Television

Live Tours

Year Title Role Notes
2013The X Factor Live TourVocalistTouring Handiwork
  • Manchester Arena - 27 Jan
  • The Brighton Centre - 30 Jan
  • Motorpoint Arena Cardiff - 1 Feb
  • Capital FM Nottingham Arena - 4 Feb
  • Liverpool Echo Arena - 6 Feb
  • London O2 - 7 Feb
  • LG Arena Birmingham - 10 Feb
  • Motorpoint Arena Sheffield - 12 Feb
  • SECC Glasgow - 16 Feb
  • Metro Radio Arena Newcastle - 17 Feb
  • AECC Aberdeen - 19 Feb
  • Wembley Arena London - 22 Feb
  • Wembley The boards London - 23 Feb
  • Odyssey Arena Belfast - 27 Feb
2019Dance cut into the MusicVocalistTouring Production 42 UK dates
2019CinderellaPrince CharmingTouring Production

12-15 December (Marine Hall, Fleetwood) 21-30 December (Playhouse, Bradford

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