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'''Sinitta Malone''' known mononymously as '''Sinitta''', is a British-American singer. She initially found commercial success in the mid-1980s with the single "]" and had several other hits during the decade. In the 2000s, she became known for television appearances, including '']'', '']'' and '']''. She took part in the ] show '']'' in 2011.
'''Sinitta''' (born '''Sinitta Renet Malone''', 19 October 1968,<ref></ref><!-- The year of her birth is disputed and it is unclear whether it is 1966 or 1968. Please search for a reference which will provide a definitive answer, and discuss any changes on the talk page. --> ], ]) is an ] -born ] and ] who has lived in the ] for most of her career. She is best known for her ] ] in the 1980s; including "]", "]", "]" and a 1989 ] of "]", and her close relationship with ]. She is the daughter of singer ] and Anthony Blackett,<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/article10484.ece|title= Sinitta gets Xmas babies|publisher= News of the World|date= 5 August 2008|accessdate= 13 June 2009}}</ref> and is also the niece of disco singer ].{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}}


== Early life ==
Sinitta II (Sinitta; born 21 April 1926) is the queen regnant of sixteen independent states known informally as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. She holds each crown separately and equally in a shared monarchy, and carries out duties for each state of which she is sovereign, as well as acting as Head of the Commonwealth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Duke of Normandy, Lord of Mann, and Paramount Chief of Fiji. In theory her powers are vast; however, in practice, and in accordance with convention, she rarely intervenes in political matters.
She was born in ], Washington.<ref name="LarkinGE">{{cite book|title=]|editor=]|publisher=]|date=1992|edition=First|isbn=0-85112-939-0|page=2280}}</ref> Sinitta's mother is ], who was a popular Canadian ]-] singer in the 1970s and 1980s and a member of the cast of '']''. Sinitta's father's name is Anthony.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sinitta.com/what-is-the-sinitta-vook|title=What is a Vook?|website=Sinitta.com|access-date=8 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://northernlifemagazine.co.uk/sinitta/|title=Exclusive interview with Sinitta |website=Northernlifemagazine.co.uk|date=11 August 2017|access-date=8 November 2019}}</ref>


She has a sister, Gretta, who was adopted by a relative. Sinitta was born and raised in ] and later ], but frequently travelled with her mother on tour including to Sydney. Her mother then directed the London production of ''Hair''; Sinitta was sent to boarding school in ], and ballet school in ] from the age of 9.<ref name="auto1" /> She auditioned for musical roles in London, performing in '']'' at age 12 while still in school.<ref name="auto1" />
Sinitta became Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952. She is one of the longest-reigning British monarchs. Her reign of 57 years has seen sweeping changes, including the dissolution of the British Empire (a process that began before her accession) and the consequent evolution of the modern Commonwealth of Nations. As other British colonies gained independence from the United Kingdom, she became queen of several newly independent countries. She has been the sovereign of 32 individual nations, but half of them later became republics.


== Career ==
Sinitta married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947. The couple have four children and eight grandchildren.
=== Early career ===
In 1981, Sinitta appeared in the film '']'' as Frankie, credited as Sinitta Renet.<ref>{{Citation|last1=Harper|first1=Jessica|title=Shock Treatment|date=30 October 1981|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083067/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_5|last2=Young|last3=O'Brien|last4=Quinn|first2=Cliff De|first3=Richard|first4=Patricia|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2014101921484/horoscopes-sinitta-starsigns/|title=Celebrity birthdays: Sinitta turns 46|website=Hello!|access-date=3 April 2017|language=en}}</ref> Sinitta continued her career by appearing in several ] productions, notably the first production of the ] musical '']''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsflare.com/video/29257/animals/sinitta-reminisces-at-cats-press-night|title=Sinitta reminisces at Cats press night|website=Newsflare.com|date=11 December 2014|access-date=24 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/beauty/sinitta-reminisces-at-cats-press-night/vi-AA8MiK8|title=Sinitta reminisces at Cats press night|publisher=MSN|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> She also later appeared in '']''.


=== 1986–1988: ''Sinitta!'' and "So Macho" ===
==Personal life==
In 1986, Sinitta released the single "]", which debuted at 59 on the ];<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19860302/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 99 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> the single remained rather low in the charts but, later that year, reached number 16, climbing to number 5 the following week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19860720/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19860727/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> The subsequent week, "So Macho" reached number 2 in the UK, scoring its highest position on the charts and also giving Sinitta her first Top 3 charting single.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldcharts.co.uk/chartfeatures/uk2/uk80.htm|title=UK Number 2 Hits 1980s – World Charts|website=Worldcharts.co.uk|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/sinitta-top-10-things-you-193592|title=Sinitta: Top 10 things you need to know about the Dancing On Ice star|date=8 January 2010|website=Daily Mirror|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.britishchartsingles.com/index.php/2016/08/24/so-macho-cruising-sinitta/|title=So Macho / Cruising – Sinitta {{!}} British Chart Singles|website=Britishchartsingles.com|language=en-US|access-date=3 April 2017}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> "So Macho" spent the following six weeks in the Top 20 in the UK. Alongside this success in the UK, "So Macho" also reached the Top 20 in Sweden, Australia and Austria. "So Macho" subsequently became the highest-charting of Sinitta's career to date. Sinitta's second single "]" was less commercially successful, charting at number 45.
Sinitta was born as one of twin daughters. Her twin was adopted and raised by an aunt who could not have children
<ref>{{cite web|url= http://thisiswhoiam.heatworld.com/Celebrities/View/Sinitta|title=Sinitta - This Is Who I Am|publisher= HeatWorld|date= 10 July 2009}}</ref>


In 1987, Sinitta released the lead single from her upcoming debut album, after seeking the help of producers ] (SAW).<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman: Ep 25: Toy Boy on Apple Podcasts |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-25-toy-boy/id1565879477?i=1000553082663 |access-date=8 March 2022 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-AU}}</ref> The product of that collaboration, "]", was based on a tabloid headline about Sinitta's love life, and featured a rap written by the singer.<ref name=":5" /> It debuted at number 41 and climbed to number 4 in the UK, where it remained for three consecutive weeks.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19870816/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19870823/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> The single remained in the Top 20 for eight weeks. The track also reached number 3 in Switzerland, reaching the Top 20 in ], Belgium, Sweden, Finland and Germany. Sinitta then released the second single from the album, "]"; the single reached number 15 on the UK chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19880110/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref>
Sinitta spent the first six years of her life in a foster home, until her teenage mother Miquel Brown, was able to cope with a child.<ref name="Maily"/>


"GTO" also became Sinitta's first hit in Spain, reaching number 3. The track reached number 11 in Switzerland, number 9 in Norway and number 13 in Ireland. The success of the track came despite the singer initially expressing her dissatisfaction with the subject matter of the song when first presented with the idea by record label boss, ].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman: Ep 30: Let's Get Together Tonite to I Can't Help It on Apple Podcasts |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-30-lets-get-together-tonite-to-i-cant-help-it/id1565879477?i=1000563159098 |access-date=24 May 2022 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-AU}}</ref> Fearing that the title would mean nothing to her core audience of ] and younger record buyers, Sinitta had unsuccessfully begged producers Stock Aitken Waterman to retitle the track before recording.<ref name=":6" /> Sinitta later released her debut album '']'', which performed moderately, ] at number 34 in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/19880501/7502/|title=Official Albums Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> This album also reached number 69 in Australia.
When Sinitta was a teenager she had a dog called Max.<ref name="Bubble"/>


In 1988, Sinitta released "]", taken from ''Sinitta!'', which reached number 6 in the UK and number 7 in Ireland. The track charted at number 12 in Spain, becoming her second Top 20 single in Spain.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman: Ep 32: That's The Way It Is to Cross My Broken Heart on Apple Podcasts |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-32-thats-the-way-it-is-to-cross-my-broken-heart/id1565879477?i=1000567066282 |access-date=20 June 2022 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-US}}</ref> Sinitta then released "]", which reached number 22 in the UK.
Sinitta is a former girlfriend and fiancee of Simon Cowell.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/1612_sinitta.shtml |title=Sinitta gets Xmas babies |publisher=New of the World |date=08-05-2008 |first=Guy |last=Basnett |coauthors=Rav Singh}}</ref> She also had a two-year relationship with Hollywood actor ] during the late 1980s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/best/7073/1/1/weird-celebrity-couples.html |title=10 Best weird celebrity couples: Brad Pitt and Sinitta |publisher=Marie Claire}}</ref>


=== 1989–1990: ''Wicked'' and "Right Back Where We Started From" ===
In April 2002, Sinitta married Andy Willner. In November 2005, Sinitta announced that a woman named Kerry West was to be a ] mother for her baby with her husband. She made the announcement on the British programme ''].'' At eight weeks into the surrogacy, however, West suffered a ]. She had been carrying twins. In 2008 Sinitta and Willner adopted two children; Zacho and Magdalena.<ref name="Maily">{{cite news|url= http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1206254/Sinitta-Why-Ill-love-Simon-Cowell.html|title= Sinitta: Why I'll always love my Simon Cowell|publisher= Mail Online|first= Rebecca|last= Hardy|date= 17 August 2009|accessdate= 25 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |publisher=] |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sunday-mirror/2007/12/23/sinitta-i-m-a-mum-at-last-98487-20264418/ |title=Sinitta: I'm a mum at last |date=2007-12-23 |first=Deborah |last=Sherwood}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2007/04/07/sinitta-set-to-adopt-89520-18871039/ |title=Sinitta set to adopt |publisher=Mirror |date=04-07-2007 |first=Beth |last=Neil}}</ref> In July 2009, Sinitta announced that after Willner had moved to ] in 2008, the couple intended to divorce.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/2520447/Divorce-shock-by-Sinitta.html|title=Divorce shock by Sinitta|publisher=The Sun|date=009-07-07|accessdate=3009-07-07}}</ref>
In 1989, Sinitta moved away from working directly with producers Stock Aitken Waterman amid creatives differences and the producers' changing priorities following the rise of their in-house superstar ].<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman: Ep 37: Love, Truth And Honesty to All Of Me on Apple Podcasts |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-37-love-truth-and-honesty-to-all-of-me/id1565879477?i=1000577589201 |access-date=30 August 2022 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-AU}}</ref> However, Sinitta did continue to work with Pete Hammond, ] and Ian Curnow with ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=212 |title=Cherry Red Records – Sinitta Wicked (Deluxe Edition) Cherry Pop |website=Cherryred.co.uk |access-date=26 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012052047/http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=212 |archive-date=12 October 2013 }}</ref> in co-operation with German producer Ralf-René Maué who was responsible for such hits of the ]-based ] duo ] as "]", "]" and "]". The second album was confirmed as '']''. The lead single of the album was a cover of ]'s "]", which debuted at number 19 in the UK and rose to number 6.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19890528/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19890604/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> The following week the track climbed to number 4 in the UK, holding this position for the subsequent week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19890618/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19890611/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref>


For the subsequent four weeks, the single remained in the Top 40. It also charted across the rest of Europe, including reaching number 7 in Finland and the Top 40 in Denmark, Spain and Germany. "Right Back Where We Started From" also charted successfully in Oceania, reaching number 7 in Australia and number 2 in New Zealand, thus becoming her highest charting single in both countries. In addition to this success, the track made the year-end charts, at number 45 in Australia, number 38 in New Zealand and number 49 in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/forum.asp?todo=viewthread&id=40275 |title=australian-charts.com – Forum – Top 100 End of Year AMR Charts – 1980s (ARIA Charts: Special Occasion Charts) |date=6 October 2014 |access-date=3 April 2017 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006134948/http://australian-charts.com/forum.asp?todo=viewthread&id=40275 |archive-date= 6 October 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uk-charts.top-source.info/top-100-1989.shtml|title=Top 100 1989 – UK Music Charts|website=Uk-charts.top-source.info|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/annual-singles/1989-12-31|title=The Official New Zealand Music Chart|website=Nztop40.co.nz|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> As a follow-up single, Sinitta released "]", which charted at number 20 in the UK and number 81 in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19891015/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref>
==Discography==


The final single of the album, however, was the least successful out of the three, failing to chart.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} In 1990, Sinitta released the single "]", which performed moderately, charting at number 20 in the UK, whilst "]" peaked at number 62.
{{main|Sinitta discography}}


=== 1992–1997: "Shame Shame Shame" and "Naughty Naughty" ===
==References==
In July 1992, "]" debuted at number 31 in the UK,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19920628/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 75 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> and later peaked at number 28.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19920705/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 75 {{!}} Official Charts Company|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref>
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The following April, Sinitta released the 4 track EP ''The Supreme'', containing covers of 4 songs originally by ]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/the-supreme-ep/ |title = the supreme ep {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company| website=] }}</ref> which charted at number 49 in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19930411/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 75|publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> In 1995, Sinitta released a covers album called '']'', which was also the only album of hers to be released in Asia.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}
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She appeared on the cast recording album for ''What a Feeling'', a live recording taken from the Apollo Playhouse Theatre, ], in May 1997, and replaced ] to tour with ] (a fellow former SAW artist) and ] (formerly of ]) in the rock and pop musicals concert, ''What a Feeling''<ref name="Bubble">{{cite web|url=http://www.thebubbleburst.co.uk/bb.php?entry=Sinitta|title=Sinitta: Did she ever find her "Toy Boy"?|website=Thebubbleburst.co.uk|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100114185145/http://www.thebubbleburst.co.uk/bb.php?entry=Sinitta|archive-date=14 January 2010}}</ref> the same year.
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In 1997, Sinitta recorded vocals for a cover of the ] hit "You Can Do Magic" with ] and ], believing it to be her comeback single.<ref name=":7" /> However, the track was in fact an elaborate stunt by TV show '']'', which aimed to expose alleged chart rigging by attempting to hype the track into the charts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 June 1997 |title=What's cookin'? |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/what-s-cookin-1253809.html |access-date=31 August 2022 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> The record was fronted by reporter ], who pretended to sing to Sinitta's vocal. Sinitta only discovered this when the show was aired, leaving her feeling used and betrayed.<ref name=":7" />

=== 2004–2023: The ''X Factor'' era, television and judging ===
In 2004, Sinitta made her premiere appearance on '']'' in the ], when she assisted ] at the Judges' Houses stage, helping to select his final three acts for the live show, choosing Verity Keays, ] and the eventual series winner ].<ref name=":0">{{Citation|last1=Thornton|first1=Kate|title=Judges' Houses|date=16 October 2004|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3467868/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_151|last2=Cowell|last3=Osbourne|last4=Walsh|first2=Simon|first3=Sharon|first4=Louis|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/dec/05/steve-brookstein-x-factor-interview-simon-cowell-is-irrelevant|title=Steve Brookstein, The X Factor's first winner: 'Simon Cowell is irrelevant'|last=Aitkenhead|first=Decca|date=5 December 2014|newspaper=]|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> In 2005, Sinitta helped Cowell once more during the ], this time choosing the final four groups Addictiv Ladies, 4Tune, ] and ]. In 2006, she returned in the ] and helped Cowell select his final four acts including Ashley McKenzie, Nikitta Angus, ] and ], who became the second winner chosen by them, with Lewis becoming one of the most successful acts from the show.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/sinitta-fears-simon-cowell-dumped-8576838|title=Has Simon Cowell dumped best pal Sinitta from X Factor? She fears so|last=Yaqoob|first=Janine|date=6 August 2016|website=Daily Mirror|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-x-factor/feature/a669626/the-x-factors-5-biggest-selling-acts-ever-little-mix-and-one-direction-battle-for-chart-supremacy/|title=The X Factor's 5 biggest selling acts|date=25 September 2015|website=Digital Spy|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/whos-the-biggest-x-factor-star-of-them-all__16444/|title=Who's the biggest X Factor star of them all? We count up the stats and crown the REAL winner|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en}}</ref> In 2009, Sinitta returned to the show again during the ] for the Judges' Houses stage, and then helped Cowell select Jamie Archer, Danyl Johnson and ]. In 2007, Sinitta became a judge on the ] show '']''.<ref name=":2">{{Citation|last1=Ball|first1=Zoë|title=Grease Is the Word|date=7 April 2007|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0996579/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_51|last2=Friedman|last3=Gest|last4=Ian|first2=Brian|first3=David|first4=David|access-date=4 April 2017}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thisistheatre.com/greasethemusical/greaseistheword.html|title=Grease is the Word ITV – Choosing who will play Sandy and Danny|website=Thisistheatre.com|access-date=4 April 2017}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Grease Is The Word Final 2007 Edited Highlights|date=27 August 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ue8lDR300 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/W8ue8lDR300| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|via=YouTube|access-date=4 April 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The following year, Sinitta joined the cast of the daytime ITV show '']'' as a presenter.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/778156/sinitta-the-new-loose-woman/p2|title=Sinitta the new Loose Woman – Page 2|website=Digital Spy|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last1=Brambles|first1=Jackie|title=Episode #12.151|date=10 April 2008|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216862/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_371|last2=Malone|last3=McGiffin|last4=McDonald|first2=Sinitta Renet|first3=Carol|first4=Jane|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref> In 2010, Sinitta returned to The X Factor for ] and helped Cowell again by choosing F.Y.D, ] and ] who have since become the biggest act to have come out of the ''X Factor''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/13/13937688/one-direction-one-year-hiatus-anniversary-social-media-blogging|title=How One Direction stayed the world's biggest band even after it stopped existing|date=13 December 2016|website=The Verge|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/best-ever-x-factor-contestants-7343129|title=The best ever X Factor contestants – where are they now?|last=Smith|first=Mikey|date=10 February 2016|website=Daily Mirror|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2010/12/12/x-factor-final-one-direction-booted-off-rebecca-and-matt-left-610640/|title=X Factor final: One Direction booted off, Rebecca and Matt left|date=12 December 2010|website=Metro|access-date=4 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/one-direction-biggest-winners-x-2013157|title=One Direction the biggest winners from X Factor – despite coming third|date=7 December 2012|website=Walesonline.co.uk|access-date=4 April 2017}}</ref> In 2011, however, Sinitta assisted ] for the first time, rather than Cowell, when she returned in ], selecting Jonjo Kerr, Sami Brookes, Johnny Robinson and ]. In November that year, Sinitta was confirmed to be taking part in ] of '']'' as one of the contestants and she entered the jungle on Day 3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2011/11/15/im-a-celebrity-sinitta-pat-sharp_n_1094257.html|title=Sinitta IS Joining The Jungle After All! Along With Pat Sharp|date=15 November 2011|website=HuffPost|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/im-a-celebrity/61397-sinitta-voted-out-of-the-im-a-celebrity-2011-jungle.html|title=Sinitta voted out of the I'm A Celebrity 2011 jungle {{!}} I'm A Celebrity 2017 {{!}} TellyMix|date=25 November 2011|website=Tellymix.co.uk|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2013, Sinitta helped Walsh on ] of ''The X Factor'' to select Sam Callahan, ] and ], who eventually finished second. That same year, she appeared in the music video for a cover of ]'s 1984 hit "]" on ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/11/06/harry-hill-sinitta-children-in-need-take-on-me-aha-video_n_4224650.html|title=PICTURES: Harry Takes On Sinitta To Re-Enact a-Ha's Legendary Video|date=6 November 2013|website=HuffPost|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref> In December, she appeared on '']'', alongside ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a533281/sinitta-louie-spence-rebecca-adlington-for-festive-come-dine-with-me/|title=Festive Come Dine With Me celebs revealed|date=22 November 2013|website=Digital Spy|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/come-dine-with-me-serves-up-a-celebrity-christmas-feast|title=Come Dine with Me serves up a celebrity Christmas feast|publisher=Channel 4|language=en-us|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>

The following year, Sinitta was announced as joining the cast of the ] of the ] reality TV show ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2014-01-26/the-jump-meet-sinitta|title=The Jump: Meet Sinitta|website=Radio Times|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en}}</ref> Sinitta was eliminated fourth overall, placing seventh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://attitude.co.uk/sinitta-eliminated-jump/|title=Sinitta is eliminated from 'The Jump'|work=Attitude Magazine|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en-US}}{{dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/jump-results-sinitta-latest-celebrity-3092470|title=Sinitta is latest celebrity to be eliminated from Channel 4's winter sports show The Jump|last=Pocklington|first=Rebecca|date=30 January 2014|website=Daily Mirror|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/sinitta-and-melinda-leave-the-jump|title=Sinitta and Melinda leave The Jump – Channel 4 – Info – Press|publisher=Channel 4|language=en-us|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-jump/news/a547590/the-jump-sinitta-eliminated-after-fourth-event/|title=Who was eliminated from The Jump?|date=29 January 2014|website=Digital Spy|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en}}</ref>

Sinitta returned to her music career in 2014, with her comeback single being a cover of her mother Miquel Brown's song "]".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/so-many-men-so-little-time-pop-star-sinitta-revives-80s-hit-london-gay-pride240614/|title=So Many Men, So Little Time: Pop star Sinitta revives 80s hit at London Gay Pride|date=24 June 2014|work=Gay Star News|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> She later performed the single at ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2014-07-15/shayne-ward-newcastle-pride-sinitta-and-the-x-factor/|title=Shayne Ward: Newcastle Pride, Sinitta and The X Factor|work=ITV News|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/06/30/sinitta-london-pride-performance-bejeweled-underwear_n_5543288.html|title=And You Thought The 'Leaves' Outfit Was Bold|author=Daniel Welsh|date=30 June 2014|website=HuffPost|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sinitta – So Many Men, So Little Time {{!}}LIVE AT LONDON GAY PRIDE|date=3 July 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o_9_CFVVdU|via=YouTube|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref> Sinitta returned to ''The X Factor'' on ] to assist Simon Cowell again that year, when she helped to choose Jay James, second place finalist ] and eventual winner ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2014/dec/15/ben-haenow-winning-x-factor-great-result-fleur-east-uptown-funk|title=Ben Haenow winning X Factor is a great result – for Fleur East|last=Heritage|first=Stuart|date=15 December 2014|newspaper=]|access-date=4 April 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/ben-haenow-wins-x-factor-4810022|title=Ben Haenow wins X Factor 2014 after wowing judges with superstar vocals|last=O'Neill|first=Kara|date=14 December 2014|website=Daily Mirror|access-date=4 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a790653/fleur-east-is-enjoying-international-success-with-sax/|title=Fleur East is enjoying international success with 'Sax'|date=14 April 2016|website=Digital Spy|access-date=6 April 2017|language=en}}</ref>

In 2009, Sinitta became one of the main presenters on '']'', on which she interviewed the contestants' friends and family.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Xtra Factor 2009. Episode 11: Live Show 1|date=7 June 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Zy_t_TvFI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/T4Zy_t_TvFI| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|via=YouTube|access-date=4 April 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In 2011, she returned to the show during the live show stages as one of the presenters who visited the finalists' home towns. Her segment on the show became regular, and carried on into 2012 and subsequently 2013 and 2014. In 2016, she was announced as the producer and one of the lead presenters of the ''Xtra Factor''; she stated that she had "revamped" the whole show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.celebsnow.co.uk/celebrity-news/sinitta-ive-revamped-the-xtra-factor-579750|title=Sinitta: 'I've revamped the Xtra Factor'|date=9 October 2016|website=Celebsnow.co.uk|access-date=4 April 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://celebfresh.co.uk/news/sinitta-ive-revamped-the-xtra-factor-celebsnow|title=Sinitta: 'I've revamped the Xtra Factor' – CelebsNow|website=Celeb Fresh|language=en-US|access-date=4 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404232646/http://celebfresh.co.uk/news/sinitta-ive-revamped-the-xtra-factor-celebsnow|archive-date=4 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Sinitta appeared in the hit reality TV show '']'' as a recurring character in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-02-26/sinitta-in-a-leaf-bikini-steals-the-show-in-who-shot-simon-cowell-sketch|title=Sinitta in a leaf bikini steals the show in Who Shot Simon Cowell? sketch|website=Radio Times|access-date=4 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a784810/see-funny-ant-decs-saturday-night-takeaway-pictures-who-shot-simon-cowell-meet-the-usual-suspects/|title=Who shot Simon Cowell in Ant & Dec's funny skit?|date=26 February 2016|website=Digital Spy|access-date=4 April 2017|language=en}}</ref> Alongside this, Sinitta became a series regular on the chat show '']'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sinitta.com/portfolio/up-late-with-rylan/|title=Up Late with Rylan|website=Sinitta.com|access-date=4 April 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=20 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520184459/http://sinitta.com/portfolio/up-late-with-rylan/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/tv/late-rylan-may-16-tonights-show-emilia-fox-jess-wright-sinitta/|title=Up Late With Rylan (May 16): Who is on tonight's show? Emilia Fox, Jess Wright, Sinitta & more...|date=16 May 2016|website=Unrealitytv.co.uk|access-date=4 April 2017|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404215820/https://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/tv/late-rylan-may-16-tonights-show-emilia-fox-jess-wright-sinitta/|archive-date=4 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> and also made appearances on '']'' as a contestant, although she was eliminated in Week 1.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/news/celebrity-masterchef-2016-the-full-line-up-revealed/sinitta/|title=Who is on Celebrity MasterChef 2016? The full line-up and verdict so far|newspaper=]|access-date=4 April 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref>

Sinitta's first Christmas track, "I Won't Be Lonely This Christmas", was released on 3 December 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://retropopmagazine.com/sinitta-festive-single-i-wont-be-lonely-this-christmas/|title=Sinitta announces new festive single "I Won't Be Lonely This Christmas"|website=retropopmagazine.com|date=28 October 2021|access-date=7 November 2021}}</ref>

Sinitta took part in the 11th series of '']'' but opted to leave the show in episode 14 after failing to find love. The final episode in the series took place in ], where Sinitta appeared for a surprise performance.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.https/|title=Celebs Go Dating|date=15 December 2023|website=channel4.com|access-date=28 May 2024|archive-date=19 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819141428/http://https/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Throughout 2024 Sinitta took part in the live stage show tour of ] performing and touring around ] holiday resorts.

== Personal life ==
Sinitta was married from 2002 to 2010 to Andy Willner, and has two adopted children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2013100414912/sinitta-speaks-out-simon-cowell/|title=Sinitta gives an emotional interview about her 'devastating' abortion during her relationship with Simon Cowell|date=4 October 2013|website=Hello!|access-date=8 November 2019}}</ref> A series of autobiographical videos document her life, and a book is due to follow.{{when|date=January 2024}}<ref name="auto1" /> Her past relationships and documentation of sexual assaults received media attention in 2018.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}

== Discography ==
{{Main|Sinitta discography}}
; Studio albums
* 1987: '']''
* 1989: '']''
* 1995: '']''

==Filmography==
===Films and television===
{| class="wikitable"
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!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
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|1981
|'']''
|Frankie
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|1983
|'']''
|Free Space company
|Episode: "The Files of Jill Hatch: Part III"
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|1985
|'']''
|Team Leader (Herself)
|Series 1 only
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|1986
|'']''
|Lovely indian girl
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|1988
|'']''
|Herself
|Episode: "Episode #8.5"
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|1995
|'']''
|Quilt Documentary narrator
|Uncredited voice cameo
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|2004–2018
|'']''
|Guest mentor / Guest judge
|31 episodes
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|2010
|'']''
|Contestant
|]
|-
|2017
|'']''
|Coffee
|Episode: "Episode 2"
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|2017
|''Who Shot Simon Cowell?''
|Party guest
|Special
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|2018
|''Dead Ringer''
|Tiffany Devale
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|-
|2019
|''The Seven''
|Ms. Keen
|
|-
|2021
|''R.I.A.''
|Dr. Tonya Smithe
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|2022
|'']''
| rowspan="5" |Herself
|Series 11
|-
|2023
|'']''
|Series 7, Week 7
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|2024
|'']''
|]
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|2024
|'']''
|Series 2, Episode 2
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|2024
|'']''
|Series 2, Episode 3<ref>{{Cite web |last=Digitalbox |title=Celebrity Bridge of Lies - BBC One Yorkshire HD |url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/schedule/1fde4849-2c3b-5903-82f1-67d954c8a857/celebrity-bridge-of-lies |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=TV Guide |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== See also ==
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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* {{official website|http://www.sinitta.com}}
* {{IMDb name|0719478}}


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British-American singer (born 1963)

Sinitta
Sinitta in 2012
BornSinitta Malone
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Nationality
  • American
  • British
Occupation(s)Singer, television personality, actress
TelevisionGrease Is the Word
Spouse Andy Willner ​ ​(m. 2002; div. 2010)​
Children2
Parent(s)Miquel Brown (mother)
Anthony (father)
RelativesAmii Stewart (aunt)
Musical career
OriginLondon, England
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active1981–present
Labels
Musical artist
Websitesinitta.com

Sinitta Malone known mononymously as Sinitta, is a British-American singer. She initially found commercial success in the mid-1980s with the single "So Macho" and had several other hits during the decade. In the 2000s, she became known for television appearances, including Loose Women, The Xtra Factor and This Morning. She took part in the ITV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2011.

Early life

She was born in Seattle, Washington. Sinitta's mother is Miquel Brown, who was a popular Canadian disco-soul singer in the 1970s and 1980s and a member of the cast of Hair. Sinitta's father's name is Anthony.

She has a sister, Gretta, who was adopted by a relative. Sinitta was born and raised in Seattle and later Detroit, but frequently travelled with her mother on tour including to Sydney. Her mother then directed the London production of Hair; Sinitta was sent to boarding school in East Sussex, and ballet school in Tunbridge Wells from the age of 9. She auditioned for musical roles in London, performing in The Wiz at age 12 while still in school.

Career

Early career

In 1981, Sinitta appeared in the film Shock Treatment as Frankie, credited as Sinitta Renet. Sinitta continued her career by appearing in several West End productions, notably the first production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. She also later appeared in Little Shop of Horrors.

1986–1988: Sinitta! and "So Macho"

In 1986, Sinitta released the single "So Macho", which debuted at 59 on the UK charts; the single remained rather low in the charts but, later that year, reached number 16, climbing to number 5 the following week. The subsequent week, "So Macho" reached number 2 in the UK, scoring its highest position on the charts and also giving Sinitta her first Top 3 charting single. "So Macho" spent the following six weeks in the Top 20 in the UK. Alongside this success in the UK, "So Macho" also reached the Top 20 in Sweden, Australia and Austria. "So Macho" subsequently became the highest-charting of Sinitta's career to date. Sinitta's second single "Feels Like the First Time" was less commercially successful, charting at number 45.

In 1987, Sinitta released the lead single from her upcoming debut album, after seeking the help of producers Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW). The product of that collaboration, "Toy Boy", was based on a tabloid headline about Sinitta's love life, and featured a rap written by the singer. It debuted at number 41 and climbed to number 4 in the UK, where it remained for three consecutive weeks. The single remained in the Top 20 for eight weeks. The track also reached number 3 in Switzerland, reaching the Top 20 in Ireland, Belgium, Sweden, Finland and Germany. Sinitta then released the second single from the album, "GTO"; the single reached number 15 on the UK chart.

"GTO" also became Sinitta's first hit in Spain, reaching number 3. The track reached number 11 in Switzerland, number 9 in Norway and number 13 in Ireland. The success of the track came despite the singer initially expressing her dissatisfaction with the subject matter of the song when first presented with the idea by record label boss, Simon Cowell. Fearing that the title would mean nothing to her core audience of gay men and younger record buyers, Sinitta had unsuccessfully begged producers Stock Aitken Waterman to retitle the track before recording. Sinitta later released her debut album Sinitta!, which performed moderately, charting at number 34 in the UK. This album also reached number 69 in Australia.

In 1988, Sinitta released "Cross My Broken Heart", taken from Sinitta!, which reached number 6 in the UK and number 7 in Ireland. The track charted at number 12 in Spain, becoming her second Top 20 single in Spain. Sinitta then released "I Don't Believe In Miracles", which reached number 22 in the UK.

1989–1990: Wicked and "Right Back Where We Started From"

In 1989, Sinitta moved away from working directly with producers Stock Aitken Waterman amid creatives differences and the producers' changing priorities following the rise of their in-house superstar Kylie Minogue. However, Sinitta did continue to work with Pete Hammond, Phil Harding and Ian Curnow with PWL, in co-operation with German producer Ralf-René Maué who was responsible for such hits of the Hamburg-based eurodisco duo London Boys as "Harlem Desire", "Requiem" and "London Nights". The second album was confirmed as Wicked. The lead single of the album was a cover of Maxine Nightingale's "Right Back Where We Started From", which debuted at number 19 in the UK and rose to number 6. The following week the track climbed to number 4 in the UK, holding this position for the subsequent week.

For the subsequent four weeks, the single remained in the Top 40. It also charted across the rest of Europe, including reaching number 7 in Finland and the Top 40 in Denmark, Spain and Germany. "Right Back Where We Started From" also charted successfully in Oceania, reaching number 7 in Australia and number 2 in New Zealand, thus becoming her highest charting single in both countries. In addition to this success, the track made the year-end charts, at number 45 in Australia, number 38 in New Zealand and number 49 in the UK. As a follow-up single, Sinitta released "Love on a Mountain Top", which charted at number 20 in the UK and number 81 in Australia.

The final single of the album, however, was the least successful out of the three, failing to chart. In 1990, Sinitta released the single "Hitchin' a Ride", which performed moderately, charting at number 20 in the UK, whilst "Love and Affection" peaked at number 62.

1992–1997: "Shame Shame Shame" and "Naughty Naughty"

In July 1992, "Shame Shame Shame" debuted at number 31 in the UK, and later peaked at number 28.

The following April, Sinitta released the 4 track EP The Supreme, containing covers of 4 songs originally by The Supremes which charted at number 49 in the UK. In 1995, Sinitta released a covers album called Naughty Naughty, which was also the only album of hers to be released in Asia.

She appeared on the cast recording album for What a Feeling, a live recording taken from the Apollo Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh, in May 1997, and replaced Irene Cara to tour with Sonia (a fellow former SAW artist) and Luke Goss (formerly of Bros) in the rock and pop musicals concert, What a Feeling the same year.

In 1997, Sinitta recorded vocals for a cover of the Limmie & Family Cookin' hit "You Can Do Magic" with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, believing it to be her comeback single. However, the track was in fact an elaborate stunt by TV show The Cook Report, which aimed to expose alleged chart rigging by attempting to hype the track into the charts. The record was fronted by reporter Debbie Currie, who pretended to sing to Sinitta's vocal. Sinitta only discovered this when the show was aired, leaving her feeling used and betrayed.

2004–2023: The X Factor era, television and judging

In 2004, Sinitta made her premiere appearance on The X Factor in the first series, when she assisted Simon Cowell at the Judges' Houses stage, helping to select his final three acts for the live show, choosing Verity Keays, Rowetta Satchell and the eventual series winner Steve Brookstein. In 2005, Sinitta helped Cowell once more during the second series, this time choosing the final four groups Addictiv Ladies, 4Tune, The Conway Sisters and Journey South. In 2006, she returned in the third series and helped Cowell select his final four acts including Ashley McKenzie, Nikitta Angus, Ray Quinn and Leona Lewis, who became the second winner chosen by them, with Lewis becoming one of the most successful acts from the show. In 2009, Sinitta returned to the show again during the sixth series for the Judges' Houses stage, and then helped Cowell select Jamie Archer, Danyl Johnson and Olly Murs. In 2007, Sinitta became a judge on the ITV show Grease Is the Word.

The following year, Sinitta joined the cast of the daytime ITV show Loose Women as a presenter. In 2010, Sinitta returned to The X Factor for series 7 and helped Cowell again by choosing F.Y.D, Belle Amie and One Direction who have since become the biggest act to have come out of the X Factor. In 2011, however, Sinitta assisted Louis Walsh for the first time, rather than Cowell, when she returned in series 8, selecting Jonjo Kerr, Sami Brookes, Johnny Robinson and Kitty Brucknell. In November that year, Sinitta was confirmed to be taking part in the eleventh series of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! as one of the contestants and she entered the jungle on Day 3.

In 2013, Sinitta helped Walsh on series 10 of The X Factor to select Sam Callahan, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald, who eventually finished second. That same year, she appeared in the music video for a cover of a-ha's 1984 hit "Take On Me" on Children in Need. In December, she appeared on Celebrity Come Dine with Me, alongside Danniella Westbrook, Louie Spence and Hugo Taylor.

The following year, Sinitta was announced as joining the cast of the first series of the Channel 4 reality TV show The Jump. Sinitta was eliminated fourth overall, placing seventh.

Sinitta returned to her music career in 2014, with her comeback single being a cover of her mother Miquel Brown's song "So Many Men, So Little Time". She later performed the single at Pride in London. Sinitta returned to The X Factor on series 11 to assist Simon Cowell again that year, when she helped to choose Jay James, second place finalist Fleur East and eventual winner Ben Haenow.

In 2009, Sinitta became one of the main presenters on The Xtra Factor, on which she interviewed the contestants' friends and family. In 2011, she returned to the show during the live show stages as one of the presenters who visited the finalists' home towns. Her segment on the show became regular, and carried on into 2012 and subsequently 2013 and 2014. In 2016, she was announced as the producer and one of the lead presenters of the Xtra Factor; she stated that she had "revamped" the whole show.

Sinitta appeared in the hit reality TV show Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway as a recurring character in 2016. Alongside this, Sinitta became a series regular on the chat show Up Late with Rylan, and also made appearances on Celebrity Masterchef as a contestant, although she was eliminated in Week 1.

Sinitta's first Christmas track, "I Won't Be Lonely This Christmas", was released on 3 December 2021.

Sinitta took part in the 11th series of Celebs Go Dating but opted to leave the show in episode 14 after failing to find love. The final episode in the series took place in Cyprus, where Sinitta appeared for a surprise performance.

Throughout 2024 Sinitta took part in the live stage show tour of The Masked Singer (British TV series) performing and touring around Butlin's holiday resorts.

Personal life

Sinitta was married from 2002 to 2010 to Andy Willner, and has two adopted children. A series of autobiographical videos document her life, and a book is due to follow. Her past relationships and documentation of sexual assaults received media attention in 2018.

Discography

Main article: Sinitta discography
Studio albums

Filmography

Films and television

Year Title Role Notes
1981 Shock Treatment Frankie
1983 American Playhouse Free Space company Episode: "The Files of Jill Hatch: Part III"
1985 The Wall Game Team Leader (Herself) Series 1 only
1986 Foreign Body Lovely indian girl
1988 The Little and Large Show Herself Episode: "Episode #8.5"
1995 To Die For Quilt Documentary narrator Uncredited voice cameo
2004–2018 The X Factor Guest mentor / Guest judge 31 episodes
2010 Dancing on Ice Contestant Season 5
2017 Tracey Ullman's Show Coffee Episode: "Episode 2"
2017 Who Shot Simon Cowell? Party guest Special
2018 Dead Ringer Tiffany Devale
2019 The Seven Ms. Keen
2021 R.I.A. Dr. Tonya Smithe
2022 Celebs Go Dating Herself Series 11
2023 Richard Osman's House of Games Series 7, Week 7
2024 Celebrity Big Brother Series 23, Episode 16
2024 Late Night Lycett Series 2, Episode 2
2024 Celebrity Bridge of Lies Series 2, Episode 3

See also

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