The X Factor Star Ella Henderson Working With Emeli Sande On Her Debut Album

23 January 2013, 15:23

The rising star has confirmed she will be meeting up with Emeli to work on some music together.

Ella Henderson has revealed plans to work with Emeli Sande on her debut album in the coming months.

The X Factor UK star, who was a favourite on the 2012 series of the show before her shock exit, says she and the 'Next To Me' singer are planning to meet up "soon".

"I've always been a massive, massive fan of Emeli," Ella revealed to Heat magazine this week. "I'm in awe of her for songwriting reasons.

"I'm meeting with her soon," the young singer explained. 'We've spoken but not met face to face.

"It feels so weird that I'm coming into a world with an artist I respect."

Check out a picture of The X Factor's Ella Henderson during her time on the show below:

Ella, who was mentored by 'Young' singer Tulisa Contostavlos, was signed up to a contract with Sony Music after the conclusion of last year's series of The X Factor UK.

Emeli Sande is now preparing to begin launching her career in America, and has revealed plans to work on her second studio album while out in the US.