POP powerhouse Alexandra Burke, is showing no sign of slowing down following her successful stint on Strictly Come Dancing.

The 29-year-old singer who made it through to the finals of the BBC 1 show, is set to release a new album, The Truth Is, with Decca Records in March and has also confirmed details of a UK tour which includes a date in Dorset.

Alexandra’s third studio record features a host of original tracks showcasing her phenomenal voice and songwriting talent. Among the new tunes are, All The Things You Are, In The Rain and the title track, The Truth Is.

Alexandra told the Echo: “This album is incredibly personal to me. I have poured my heart and soul into my new music and it reflects the incredible journey I’ve been through – highs and lows, love and loss.

“It feels amazing to finally be sharing this album with everyone and I hope they enjoy hearing what The Truth Is.”

This year marks ten years since Alexandra won the fifth series of The X Factor, performing alongside Beyoncé in one of the most unforgettable moments in British TV history.

Alexandra’s winner’s single, a cover of the late Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, holds the current European record for single sales over a period of 24 hours.

In 2014, Alexandra made her West End debut when she starred as Rachel Marron in the highly acclaimed musical, The Bodyguard. In 2016, she stepped into the lead role as Deloris van Cartier in Sister Act, touring the UK in a new production, receiving 5 star reviews across the country.

Alexandra is also a celebrity ambassador for WellChild, Breast Cancer Care and Diabetes UK and is a huge supporter of Chain of Hope.

Her new album will be released on March 9 and she will be performing at Lighthouse, Poole on September 5.