X Factor alum Scarlett Lee has become a mother for the first time.
The 28-year-old singer shared the joyful news on Instagram on Friday, telling fans that she had given birth to a baby boy on Wednesday evening.
Scarlett posted the first photo of her newborn son and revealed his name, Elias, with a sweet personalised pillow, blanket and bib displayed in the snap.
In her emotional caption, Scarlett wrote: ‘Here he is, Welcome to the world our dream boy Elias born on the 12th of August 2026 at 11:05 pm, weighing 6 pound 9.
‘He was every 11:11 wish, every birthday candle I blew out, he was the main one I’d close my eyes and wish for, every shooting star I searched for, every coin I threw into a wishing well and most of all a prayer I prayed the most and I couldn’t be more happier that I have my son.
‘I couldn’t of done it without my Elias and my mum. I’ve never been happier and I can’t wait for our life as a family as 3. Thank you for choosing me to be your mummy my boy I love you with all I have forever and always xxxxxxx Hospital set bespoke from @darcys_designs_embroidery thank you so much! X’.
X Factor star Scarlett Lee has welcomed her first child, announcing on Instagram that her baby boy, Elias, arrived on Wednesday evening
Scarlett told fans in her caption: ‘Here he is, Welcome to the world our dream boy Elias born on the 12th of August 2026 at 11:05 pm, weighing 6 pound 9’
The country music singer, who also appeared on American Idol, delighted her fans by revealing she was pregnant.
Sharing a poem to her story, Scarlett said: ‘Ten little fingers, two little toes. Two beautiful eyes and a cute button nose. Singing along to mummy at all her shows’.
Alongside the words was a framed photograph of an ultrasound.
Announcing the pregnancy news, Scarlett gushed: ‘For this child we have prayed and the Lord has granted our hearts desire.
‘Baby Cole coming August 2026. We cannot wait for our next chapter of being mummy and daddy and I cannot wait to share my music journey with our little blessing.’
The bubbly makeup artist became an instant fan favourite on X Factor in 2017 and was also instantly recognisable with her incredibly deep fake tan.
Yet six years on from her stint on the British singing show, Scarlett looked worlds away from her old self as she auditioned for American Idol.
The bubbly makeup artist became an instant fan favourite on X Factor in 2017 and was also instantly recognisable with her incredibly deep fake tan
Scarlett looked worlds away from her old self as she auditioned for American Idol. The singer blew the American judges away when she starred on the show two years
Sharing a poem to her story, Scarlett said: ‘Ten little fingers, two little toes. Two beautiful eyes and a cute button nose. Singing along to mummy at all her shows’
She blew the American judges away as she belted out Emeli Sandé’s 2013 song Clown.
It went down well with the judges, especially Katy Perry who said it was one of her favourite songs, resulting in her, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie unanimously voting to send her through to the Hollywood stage of the contest.
Katy admitted she was hesitant when she heard the song choice, saying ‘Are we being pranked here,’ was her initial thought.
‘That is one of my favorite songs. It’s so vulnerable.
‘You’re fun and a little bit funky. Your personality is so big, and sometimes people don’t take you seriously. But when you sing a song and you sing a song like that, then you cut through all of the layers.
‘It doesn’t matter the makeup, it doesn’t matter the outfit. You become Scarlett Lee the artist. The possible next American Idol.
‘You become serious. So I’m taking you seriously. Your soul is shining through.’
Lionel, 74, added: ‘Oh, my goodness. You do know that your trip was worth it. It was so well executed. I really enjoyed what you did.’
Luke, 47, went on: ‘What I do love is you have a neat personality. You have a neat little aura and vibe going on.’
Scarlett is no stranger to talent shows, finishing second to Dalton Harris on the 15th series of The X Factor and reaching the Six Chair Challenge the year before.
She hasn’t given up on her dream of becoming a singer, last year teaming up with Katie Price to record new material.
