I never thought I'd go on a show like 'The X Factor,' simply because I didn't have enough confidence to do something like standing on a stage to have opinions thrown at me. Ella Henderson confidencefactoropinion Change image and share on social
I knew from the start that I wanted my life to be about music. I taught myself the notes of the piano aged three, and then I spent the next few years deconstructing chords to figure out how to play them. At 11, I researched online the sort of music school I wanted to attend, printed out the details, and handed them to my parents. Ella Henderson ageattendchord share on social
I don't see myself as a pop star, just a singer. Ella Henderson popsingerstar Change image and share on social
It sounds a bit sad, but my new hobby is knitting. I love it. I find it really relaxing. Ella Henderson bitefindhobby Change image and share on social
I look up to Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn and old styles. You will never see me in a crop top and hot pants - I'm more into dresses. Ella Henderson audreycropdress Change image and share on social
I like to say I believe in ghosts so I don't get haunted by one. Ella Henderson ghosthaunt Change image and share on social
As long as I give the best performance I can give, I know I can't do any more. Ella Henderson givelongperformance Change image and share on social
I just love mermaids. I was a mermaid in my past life. I just feel it when I go in the sea. I just feel a connection there between me, and the water, and the fish - they speak to me - and the shells - they ring out to me. Ella Henderson connectionfeelfish share on social
I have never been in a serious relationship and never had a break-up, so I can't tug on my heartstrings that way. But whenever I experience a strong emotion in life, I definitely have to throw myself into my songwriting. It is very therapeutic. Ella Henderson breakemotionexperience share on social