Lucie Bethan Jones (born 20 March 1991) is a Welsh singer, actress and model. Jones first came to prominence while competing on series 6 of The X Factor UK in 2009, where she was the fifth contestant eliminated during the live shows. She represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Never Give Up on You", finishing with 111 points in 15th place. She’s also performed in musical theatre, most notably starring in Les Misérables and Waitress.
Life and career
Jones was born in Pentyrch, a small village outside Cardiff. In 2007, she attended the World Scout Jamboree as a Scout, and was the main performer singing "Jambo", the theme song of the jamboree. Lucie was also a part of Cardiff's own Scout and Guide Gang Show.
The X Factor Jones auditioned for series 6 of The X Factor UK with the song "I Will Always Love You". She advanced to the live shows, and was mentored by Dannii Minogue. Jones was eliminated in week five, during the final showdown against John & Edward after the result went to deadlock with Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell voting to eliminate Jones while Minogue and Cheryl Cole voted to send home John & Edward. After her elimination, 1,113 viewers complained about Cowell sending the result to deadlock rather than sending home John & Edward in a majority vote.
The X Factor performances and results Show Song choice Theme Result Audition "I Will Always Love You" rowspan="4" Through to bootcamp Bootcamp (Part 1) "Hero" Through to the next day of bootcamp Bootcamp (Part 2) "Hurt" Through to judges' houses Judges' houses "Anything for You" Through to live shows Live show 1 "Footprints in the Sand" Musical heroes Safe (4th) Live show 2 "How Will I Know" Divas Safe (6th) Live show 3 "My Funny Valentine" Big band Safe (3rd) Live show 4 "Sweet Child o' Mine" Rock Safe (7th) Live show 5 "This Is Me" Songs from films Bottom two (8th) "One Moment in Time" Sing-Off Eliminated (8th)
West End After being eliminated from The X Factor, Jones was signed to Select Model Management, and began a modelling career. In May 2010, Jones was signed by Cameron Mackintosh to play Cosette in the West End production of Les Misérables. In September 2010, she was revealed to be the face of Wonderbra's Full Effects campaign. In 2010, she appeared in The Sarah Jane Adventures episode, "Lost in Time: Part Two". Jones played the role of Meat in the 2013 arena tour of We Will Rock You. Jones also played the role of Victoria in the musical American Psycho at the Almeida Theatre in December 2013.
In February 2015, Jones appeared as Melody Carver in ITV's Midsomer Murders, in the episode "The Ballad of Midsomer County". In April 2015, Jones played the role of Emma in the showcase performance of Like Me, at The Waterloo East Theatre. In March 2015, she was cast as Molly in the Chinese tour of Ghost the Musical. In April 2016, she played the lead role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde at the Curve. In 2016, she was cast as Maureen Johnson in the UK tour of Rent. Jones appeared in a summer run as Holly in the UK Tour of The Wedding Singer from 20 June to 19 July 2017. Between September 2017 and June 2018, she reprised her role as Elle Woods in a UK tour of Legally Blonde.
Eurovision Song Contest 2017
In January 2017, Jones competed in Eurovision: You Decide, the United Kingdom's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. Her song, "Never Give Up on You", was co-written by Eurovision Song Contest 2013 winner Emmelie de Forest. On 27 January 2017, Jones won the televised show, and was confirmed to be representing the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, in Kyiv.
Jones's performance was shown in excerpt at the contest's first semi-final and, following this, betting odds went on to surge. At the Grand Final Jones performed eighteenth in the running order and went on to score 111 points through combined voting from the jury and public. Jones also managed to score 12 points from Australia's professional jury. An article in the International Business Times stated that she blamed Brexit for the "disappointing" result though Jones said in a televised interview with the BBC that she had noticed no effect from Brexit in the attitude towards her from fellow contestants and fans of the show.
Return to musical theatre Jones made her debut as Jenna in Waitress on 17 June 2019, taking over from Katharine McPhee. For 2 weeks from 13 January 2020, she was briefly replaced by Desi Oakley (who had played Jenna in the US tour) due to an illness that also affected her two understudies. From 27 January to 21 March 2020, the role was to be played by Sara Bareilles for an 8-week run, with Jones stepping back into the role until the show closed on 4 July 2020. However, on 14 March 2020, the show closed early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones reprised the role of Jenna on 4 September 2021 for the rescheduled UK & Ireland tour (originally set to start November 2020).
Prior to the pandemic, Jones performed her first solo concert on 16 February 2020 at The Adelphi Theatre. A live album "Lucie Jones: Live at the Adelphi" was released on 25 September 2020.
In Summer 2021, Jones took on the role of Fantine in the West End production of Les Misérables, ending on 29 August 2021 so that she could resume her role as Jenna in Waitress for the 2021/2022 UK Tour, starting on 4 September 2021.
Jones made her debut as Elphaba in Wicked at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre on 1 February 2022. She concluded her run in the show on 4 March 2023, and reprised the role of Fantine in the West End production of Les Miserables on 27 March 2023, taking over the role from Ava Brennan. She was then succeeded by Katie Hall on 25 September. From April 29-30th 2024, Jones played role of Catherine in the 50th anniversary London concert production of Pippin.In the summer of 2024, she played the lead role of Genevieve in the musical The Baker's Wife at The Menier Chocolate Factory in London.
After a first workshop in October 2023 at the Battersea Arts Centre, Jones starred as Jenna Rink in the premiere of the musical 13 Going on 30, which ran from 21 September 2025 to 13 October 2025 at Manchester Opera House. The show is based on the movie of the same title and directed by Andy Fickman. Fellow cast members include Grace Mouat as Lucy and David Hunter as Matt.
Lucie Jones completed a National tour with The Fulltone Orchestra in April and May 2023. In May 2024, Jones performed a solo concert at Cadogan Hall, with guest appearances from Alfie Boe and notably, Eurovision's Sam Ryder. Similarly, in December 2024 and 2025, she carried out an annual Christmas concert at The Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff, Wales.
On 16 February 2026, Jones performed her largest sold-out solo show at The London Palladium.
Works and performances Discography Albums Title Details Lucie Jones: Live at the Adelphi Released: 25 September 2020 Format: Digital download Label: Live Here Now
Extended plays Title Details Believe Released: 15 October 2015 Format: Digital download Label: Jones Entertainment
Singles Single Year Peak chart positions Album UK SCO "You'll Never Walk Alone"(with Rhys Meirion) 2013 – — Cerddwn ymlaen "Confidence Is Conscienceless" 2015 – — Confidence Is Conscienceless "The Ballad of Midsomer County" – — Midsomer Murders (Original Television Soundtrack) "Never Give Up on You" 2017 73 29 "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 The X Factor Herself Contestant2010 The Sarah Jane Adventures Gemma Television series; 2 episodes Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary Turning Woman 2 Television movie 2013 Miss Todd Miss Todd Short film 2015 Midsomer Murders Melody Carver TV series, S17E3: "The Ballad of Midsomer County"2017 Eurovision: You Decide 2017Herself Contestant Eurovision Song Contest 2017 United Kingdom representative 2018 Eurovision: You Decide 2018 Guest 2024 BBC Proms Soloist Episode: "Doctor Who at the Proms"
Theatre Year Title Role Theatre Location 2010–11 Les Misérables Cosette UK National Tour 2011 The Prodigals Kelly Edinburgh Fringe Festival Edinburgh 2013 We Will Rock You Meat UK Arena Tour 2013–14 American Psycho Victoria/Hardbody Bartender Almeida Theatre Off West End2015 Broadway to the Bay Featured Soloist Millennium Centre Cardiff Like Me Emma Waterloo East Theatre Off West End Ghost the Musical Molly Jensen China National Tour2016 Legally Blonde Elle Woods Curve, Leicester Leicester Musicals Unsung Featured Soloist The Other Palace Off West End 2016–17 Rent Maureen Johnson UK National Tour 2017 The Wedding Singer Holly 2017–18 Legally Blonde Elle Woods 2017 A Christmas Carol Emily/Ghost of Christmas Future Old Vic Off West End 2019–20Waitress Jenna Hunterson Adelphi Theatre West End 2020 Lucie Jones - Live at the Adelphi Herself 2020–21 A Christmas Carol The Ghost of Christmas Past Dominion Theatre2021 Treason the Musical Martha Percy Cadogan Hall London Les Misérables Fantine Sondheim Theatre West End Waitress Jenna Hunterson UK National Tour 2022–23 Wicked Elphaba Apollo Victoria Theatre West End 2023 Les Misérables Fantine Sondheim Theatre2024 The Baker's Wife Genevieve Menier Chocolate Factory Off West EndGhost In Concert MollyAdelphi TheatreWest End Pippin Catherine Theatre Royal, Drury Lane 2024–25 Les Misérables Fantine Sondheim Theatre2025 Austenland Jane Savoy Theatre Les Misérables Fantine Various World Concert Tour 13 Going on 30 Jenna Rink Manchester Opera House Manchester2026 Les Misérables Fantine Sondheim Theatre West End Waitress Jenna Hunterson UK National TourWood, Alex Lucie Jones joins Waitress tour dates WhatsOnStage, June 11, 2026
References
External links
Lucie Jones on the UK Theater Web On Stage with Lucie Jones on Magic at the Musicals 13 going on 30 the musical