Rebecca Ferguson claims the spotlight in a form-fitting sequinned gown as she belts out the hits during Michael Bolton's UK tour
Her X Factor glory days may well be a distant memory, but Rebecca Ferguson proved she still knows how to draw a crowd as she took to the stage on Sunday evening.
The star delighted fans at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall while performing as Grammy winning American crooner Michael Bolton's support act during the UK leg of his current tour.
Rebecca, 35, ensured she commanded attention from the throaty singer's ardent fans by wearing a bold sequinned gown as she worked her way through a selection of hits.
Centre stage: Her X Factor glory days may well be a distant memory, but Rebecca Ferguson proved she still knows how to draw a crowd as she took to the stage on Sunday evening
With a thigh-high slash, the gown partially revealed her legs during the set, for which she was accompanied by an acoustic guitarist.
In July Rebecca revealed female pop stars have reached out to offer her support after she detailed being exploited in the music industry.
The mother-of-three, who rose to prominence after placing second on the 2010 series of The X Factor, told how stars have reached out to share their own experiences with her.
In the spotlight: The star delighted fans at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall while performing as Grammy winning American crooner Michael Bolton's support act
Speaking to The Sun, she said: 'I have been in contact with a few female singers since opening up about my own experience to discuss the treatment of artists in the industry and we have offered each other support.
'Some people are too afraid to speak out but I have been working with people in the Government to try and make a change. We need to help each other.'
Speaking about the changes she would like to see, Rebecca believes a chaperone system for young artists could help.
Glamorous: Rebecca ensured she commanded attention from the throaty singer's ardent fans by wearing a bold sequinned gown as she worked her way through a selection of hits
Glitter in Rebecca Ferguson's sequin dress by Portia & Scarlett
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She said: 'I think some sort of chaperone system, like footballers have, should be put in place.'
Rebecca went to the Metropolitan Police earlier this year to report allegations of harassment against a male figure in the industry.
The singer had previously shared alleged 'evidence' that a member of staff tried to help her and intervene after she was forced to work 18 hour days as a singer.
In good company: Rebecca was accompanied by an acoustic guitarist during her latest set
The singer took to Twitter to share screenshots of the correspondence earlier this year.
Posting in July, she shared an image of an a letter allegedly from one of her staff saying that her schedule was 'simply not fair on you or your voice'.
There is nothing to suggest she is referring to anyone from her record label Syco.
Rebecca had also claimed music bosses banned her from having cancerous cells removed from her body because the 10 day recovery period was too long and she was warned she could be 'permanently disabled'.
Here we go: Rebecca hot the high notes while up on stage in Manchester on Sunday night
