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X Factor star announces engagement to late football legend’s son [Video]

Singer Amelia Lily has announced her engagement to Eddie McQueen, son of late Scottish footballer Gordon McQueen.

The 30-year-old – who captured the nation’s attention as a contestant on the eighth series of The X Factor in 2011 – took to social media on Thursday evening to reveal the exciting news.

Lily is remembered for her part in one of the most famous moments in The X Factor history, when she was voted back onto the show after her elimination as a replacement for Frankie Cocozza, who broke competition rules and had to be removed.

After reaching the final and finishing in third place behind Marcus Collins and Little Mix, she scored a hit single with You Bring Me Joy.

She then joined the cast of Geordie Shore in 2020 and has also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.

McQueen is the son of Scottish footballer Gordon McQueen, who died in 2023. He played as …

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