# Lucie Jones
**Lucie Jones** (full name Lucie Bethan Jones) is a Welsh singer and actress who came to public attention as a finalist on the sixth series of *The X Factor* in 2009 and has since built a career as one of the West End's leading musical theater performers, as well as representing the United Kingdom at the [Eurovision Song Contest 2017](https://www.edgepedia.org/eurovision-song-contest-2017).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1991 in Cardiff, Wales; brought up in the village of Pentyrch on the outskirts of the city[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lucie-jones-mn0003630144) |
| Television breakthrough | Finalist on series 6 of *The X Factor* (2009) at age 18; eliminated in the live shows in a final showdown against Jedward[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) • [3](https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/lucie-jones-tickets/artist/5360585) |
| West End debut | Cosette in *Les Misérables* at the Queen's Theatre, 2010[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) |
| Eurovision | Represented the United Kingdom in Kyiv 2017 with "Never Give Up on You", finishing 15th in the Grand Final[4](https://www.eurovision.com/eurovision-song-contest/kyiv-2017/participants/lucie-jones-1/) |
| Signature roles | Jenna in *Waitress* (Adelphi Theatre, 2019), Elphaba in *Wicked* (Apollo Victoria, 2022), Fantine in *Les Misérables* (Sondheim Theatre, from 2021)[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) • [5](https://glasgowtheatreblog.com/2026/06/11/former-west-end-elphaba-and-x-factor-star-lucie-jones-to-lead-in-waitress-at-the-kings/) |
| Awards | Best Takeover at the WhatsOnStage Awards and West End Wilma Awards for *Wicked*; DIMF Best Actress in a Musical for *Legally Blonde* in South Korea[5](https://glasgowtheatreblog.com/2026/06/11/former-west-end-elphaba-and-x-factor-star-lucie-jones-to-lead-in-waitress-at-the-kings/) • [4](https://www.eurovision.com/eurovision-song-contest/kyiv-2017/participants/lucie-jones-1/) |
| Recordings | *Lucie Jones – Live at The Adelphi* (2020, with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra); lead vocalist on the 2009 X Factor finalists' number-one single "You Are Not Alone"[6](https://www.londontheatre1.com/theatre-news/lucie-jones-returns-to-the-role-of-fantine-in-les-miserables/) • [7](https://www.westendtheatre.com/114885/star-watch/lucie-jones/) |
## Early life and The X Factor
Jones grew up in Pentyrch, a small village on the outskirts of Cardiff, and performed regularly in her local community and at global Scouting events while growing up[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lucie-jones-mn0003630144) • [2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones). At 18 she auditioned for the sixth series of *The X Factor*, reaching the live shows against acts including [Stacey Solomon](https://www.edgepedia.org/stacey-solomon), Olly Murs, and [Joe McElderry](https://www.edgepedia.org/joe-mcelderry)[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones). She was eliminated in week five, in a final showdown against the Irish duo Jedward[3](https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/lucie-jones-tickets/artist/5360585). The elimination was widely discussed at the time, and Jones has described being head to head with Jedward in front of around 20 million viewers[8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=011KzWU-q_4).
Her television appearances brought her to the attention of West End producers, and she toured the UK on *The X Factor* live tour in 2010, playing to sell-out arena crowds[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) • [9](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3637555/bio/). She was also lead vocalist on "You Are Not Alone", the charity single recorded by the 2009 X Factor finalists, which reached number one[7](https://www.westendtheatre.com/114885/star-watch/lucie-jones/).
## Musical theater career
Jones made her professional acting debut soon after the show, playing Cosette in the West End production of *Les Misérables* in 2010, including the 25th anniversary concert at the O2 Arena[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) • [10](https://www.simplytheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Lucie-Jones-Information-pack.pdf). She then built a portfolio of roles across London and touring productions: Victoria in the musical adaptation of *American Psycho* at the Almeida Theatre in 2013, Meatloaf in the world arena tour of *[We Will Rock You](https://www.edgepedia.org/we-will-rock-you-musical)*, Maureen in *Rent* at The Other Palace and on tour, Holly in *The Wedding Singer*, Elle Woods in *Legally Blonde* at Curve Leicester, on the UK tour, and at an opera house in South Korea, and Molly in *Ghost* on international tour[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) • [9](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3637555/bio/). For her [Elle Woods](https://www.edgepedia.org/elle-woods) she won the Daegu International Musical Festival's Best Actress in a Musical award[4](https://www.eurovision.com/eurovision-song-contest/kyiv-2017/participants/lucie-jones-1/).
**Waitress and Wicked.** In 2019 Jones returned to the West End, taking over the role of Jenna Hunterson in *Waitress* at the [Adelphi Theatre](https://www.edgepedia.org/adelphi-theatre) from [Katharine McPhee](https://www.edgepedia.org/katharine-mcphee), and played the role for nine months[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) • [11](https://officiallondontheatre.com/news/ashley-roberts-lucie-jones-join-waitress/). A planned return to the show from March 2020 was canceled by the pandemic[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones). In 2022 she took over the role of Elphaba in *Wicked* at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, winning Best Takeover at both the WhatsOnStage Awards and the West End Wilma Awards[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) • [5](https://glasgowtheatreblog.com/2026/06/11/former-west-end-elphaba-and-x-factor-star-lucie-jones-to-lead-in-waitress-at-the-kings/).
**Les Misérables as Fantine.** Jones returned to *Les Misérables* in 2021, this time as Fantine at the [Sondheim Theatre](https://www.edgepedia.org/sondheim-theatre), and later performed the role in the *Les Misérables* Arena Concert Spectacular world tour[2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones) • [5](https://glasgowtheatreblog.com/2026/06/11/former-west-end-elphaba-and-x-factor-star-lucie-jones-to-lead-in-waitress-at-the-kings/). She performed the closing number at the 2025 Olivier Awards in celebration of the show's 40th anniversary in the West End[6](https://www.londontheatre1.com/theatre-news/lucie-jones-returns-to-the-role-of-fantine-in-les-miserables/). In January 2026 she began a further limited season as Fantine at the Sondheim Theatre, running from January 19 to April 11, 2026[12](https://playbill.com/article/lucie-jones-sets-return-to-london-les-miserables).
Her other stage work includes Jenna Rink in the world premiere of *13 Going On 30 – The Musical* at Manchester Opera House, for which she was nominated for Best Performer in a Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards, Genevieve in *The Baker's Wife* at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Catherine in *Pippin* at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Heidi in *[Title of Show]* at the London Coliseum, and Emily in *A Christmas Carol* at the Lyceum Theatre[5](https://glasgowtheatreblog.com/2026/06/11/former-west-end-elphaba-and-x-factor-star-lucie-jones-to-lead-in-waitress-at-the-kings/) • [6](https://www.londontheatre1.com/theatre-news/lucie-jones-returns-to-the-role-of-fantine-in-les-miserables/).
## Eurovision 2017
In January 2017 Jones won the public vote on the [BBC Two](https://www.edgepedia.org/bbc-two) national final *Eurovision: You Decide* with the song "Never Give Up on You", written by Daniel Salcedo, Emmelie de Forest, and Lawrie Martin; de Forest had herself won Eurovision in 2013[9](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3637555/bio/) • [4](https://www.eurovision.com/eurovision-song-contest/kyiv-2017/participants/lucie-jones-1/). She had been approached by a panel of record label executives and BBC producers to take part, and, although she had previously vowed never to enter another televised music contest, agreed to try out[10](https://www.simplytheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Lucie-Jones-Information-pack.pdf) • [1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lucie-jones-mn0003630144).
At the contest in Kyiv she performed in the Grand Final on May 13, 2017, and finished 15th[4](https://www.eurovision.com/eurovision-song-contest/kyiv-2017/participants/lucie-jones-1/). The song was the United Kingdom's 60th entry in the contest's history[4](https://www.eurovision.com/eurovision-song-contest/kyiv-2017/participants/lucie-jones-1/). "Never Give Up on You" remains a staple of her live shows[3](https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/lucie-jones-tickets/artist/5360585).
## Concert work and recordings
Away from musical theater, Jones has developed a concert career. In 2020 she performed a sold-out concert at the Adelphi Theatre accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, recorded as the live album *Lucie Jones – Live at The Adelphi*[6](https://www.londontheatre1.com/theatre-news/lucie-jones-returns-to-the-role-of-fantine-in-les-miserables/). In 2021 she played sold-out Christmas shows at Her Majesty's Theatre in London and St David's Hall in Cardiff, and in 2023 she toured the UK solo with the Fulltone orchestra[6](https://www.londontheatre1.com/theatre-news/lucie-jones-returns-to-the-role-of-fantine-in-les-miserables/). She has also sung the Welsh national anthem at the [Millennium Stadium](https://www.edgepedia.org/millennium-stadium) and [Twickenham Stadium](https://www.edgepedia.org/twickenham-stadium), and "God Save the Queen" at [Wembley Stadium](https://www.edgepedia.org/wembley-stadium)[4](https://www.eurovision.com/eurovision-song-contest/kyiv-2017/participants/lucie-jones-1/).
Her television appearances beyond *The X Factor* include *Midsomer Murders* and *The Sarah Jane Adventures*[9](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3637555/bio/). She hosts a weekly show on the Magic Musicals radio station and the theater podcast "Off Script with Lucie Jones"[6](https://www.londontheatre1.com/theatre-news/lucie-jones-returns-to-the-role-of-fantine-in-les-miserables/).
## Recent and upcoming work
In 2026 Jones is scheduled to headline the [London Palladium](https://www.edgepedia.org/london-palladium) on February 16, following a [Glastonbury Festival](https://www.edgepedia.org/glastonbury-festival) appearance, with a program mixing musical theater numbers, covers, and collaborations[13](https://www.luciejones.com/). From October 2026 she returns to the role of Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of *Waitress*, playing venues including the King's Theatre in Glasgow, the Lyceum Theatre in [Sheffield](https://www.edgepedia.org/sheffield), and the Lowry in Salford[14](https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/lucie-jones-joins-waitress-tour-dates_1724631/).
## References
1. [Lucie Jones – Biography, AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lucie-jones-mn0003630144)
2. [Lucie Jones – Stars on Stage, London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lucie-jones)
3. [Lucie Jones Tickets, Ticketmaster UK](https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/lucie-jones-tickets/artist/5360585)
4. [Lucie Jones – United Kingdom, Kyiv 2017, Eurovision Song Contest](https://www.eurovision.com/eurovision-song-contest/kyiv-2017/participants/lucie-jones-1/)
5. [Former West End Elphaba and X Factor star Lucie Jones to lead in Waitress at the King's, Glasgow Theatre Blog](https://glasgowtheatreblog.com/2026/06/11/former-west-end-elphaba-and-x-factor-star-lucie-jones-to-lead-in-waitress-at-the-kings/)
6. [Lucie Jones returns to the role of Fantine in Les Misérables, London Theatre 1](https://www.londontheatre1.com/theatre-news/lucie-jones-returns-to-the-role-of-fantine-in-les-miserables/)
7. [Lucie Jones, West End Theatre](https://www.westendtheatre.com/114885/star-watch/lucie-jones/)
8. [Lucie Jones discusses returning to Les Misérables, London Theatre Review Podcast, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=011KzWU-q_4)
9. [Lucie Jones – Biography, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3637555/bio/)
10. [Lucie Jones Information pack, Simply Theatre](https://www.simplytheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Lucie-Jones-Information-pack.pdf)
11. [Ashley Roberts & Lucie Jones join Waitress, Official London Theatre](https://officiallondontheatre.com/news/ashley-roberts-lucie-jones-join-waitress/)
12. [Lucie Jones Sets Return to London Les Misérables, Playbill](https://playbill.com/article/lucie-jones-sets-return-to-london-les-miserables)
13. [Lucie Jones official website](https://www.luciejones.com/)
14. [Lucie Jones joins Waitress tour dates, WhatsOnStage](https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/lucie-jones-joins-waitress-tour-dates_1724631/)
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