The wisdom of Solomon - Stacey Solomon
JESSICA FOGARTY speaks to the Dagenham diva at the book signing of her autobiography to find out what life’s like for the 21 year old living the dream...
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Hide AdQ Where did the inspiration come from for your autobiography?
A I’ve packed so much into the last three years and I don’t want to forget none of it.
You talk about things at the time but you brass over them and don’t really go into detail.
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Hide AdI wanted to write every little detail down to remember where I come from, everything that’s happened in my life before, and everything I'm going through now and how I feel—then in years to come I can look back on my life. I thought it was a lovely idea.
Q How would you sum-up your experience on the X Factor?
A Amazing—I loved it so much, it was the time of my life on that show. I made some really good friends, met some amazing people, it was just brilliant. Don’t get me wrong it was really intense, lots of hard work but I loved it all the same.
Q Who do you keep in touch with from the show?
A I still speak to Olly, Jedward, Lucy, everyone really.
Q How did I'm a celebrity compare to the X Factor?
A They were both so different—the feelings you go through are completely the opposite. On X Factor I was nervous about singing, it was the first time I'd ever done anything like that, and on I'm a celebrity... I was nervous about the bush-tucker-trials.
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Hide AdThey were both just as scary as each other but both just as amazing—I couldn't say I enjoyed one more than the other.
Q Would you ever go back to the jungle, say if they were to host a best of the kings and queens?
A I dunno’—I don't know what you'd have to do to get me back in that jungle, it would have to be quite a lot.
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Hide AdQ You're fronting comedy show 'Sing If You Can' alongside Keith Lemon on ITV1 on Saturday nights. What's the best and worst thing about working with Keith?
A The best thing about working with Keith is that he is the funniest man alive, there's never a dull moment when you're with him. The worst thing is that he is a complete perv—so watch out!
Q How does winning 'Mum of the year award 2011' compare to your other successes?
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Hide AdA Aww that was the best award ever. I loved winning it, and I couldn't believe I won it, I don't think ill ever win anything as heart warming as that.
Q You’ve had a hectic schedule over the last three years — where do you see your career heading next?
A I’ll be in the studio recording music as soon as I've finished my book signings, we’re currently putting the dates in the diary.
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Hide AdQ You teamed up with I'm a celebrity buddy Shaun Ryder when you performed at the National TV Awards — Is there anyone else you would like to duet with?
A I’d love to duet with Oasis, Oh my god I would love that, also Coldplay and Plan B, they’re amazing, there's loads of people.
Q What are your thoughts on the only way is Essex TV show? And Made in Dagenham?
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Hide AdA The only way is Essex is brilliant — it’s definitely not an accurate portrayal of Essex but I do love it, it’s hilarious. Made in Dagenham is an amazing film, I went to see a screening in the cinema before the premiere, it was phenomenal, it’s such an accurate and heartfelt film.