Wednesday 13 November 2013

Thousands gather as Jessie J turns on Oxford Street Christmas lights - London - News - London Evening Standard

Thousands gather as Jessie J turns on Oxford Street Christmas lights - London - News - London Evening Standard:


Indomitable pop star Jessie J is gearing up to compete in next year’s London Marathon - just months after an operation to remove a metal plate in her ankle.
The 26-year-old singer revealed her latest challenge after thrilling thousands of fans and shoppers who last night packed Oxford Street for the Christmas lights switch-on.
Christmas show: Singer Jessie J on stage



























“I don’t like to say I can’t do anything so as soon as someone goes ‘you couldn’t run the marathon’ that’s it - it’s on my wish list.” she told the Standard.
“I’m not a runner. I’m friends with Ellie [Goulding] and she just puts me to shame. I definitely want to push myself.”
Jessie J Oxford StreetLighting up Oxford Street: Jessie J (Picture: Nigel Howard)Jessie J Oxford StreetListen to The Voice: Jessie J entertains the crowd (Picture: Nigel Howard)The Voice judge, who has just finished a UK tour, is due to go back under the knife later this year to remove the plate inserted into her left ankle after a fall at Wembley Stadium in 2011.
The singer, who grew up in Romford, gave crowds a taste of her electrifying show performing number one hit Price Tag and new single Thunder on the roof canopy of Selfridges.
Awe: The gang look on as the lights go onPushing the button: L-R Conor Maynard, Lisa Snowdon, Jessie J, Dave Berry and James ArthurAfterwards she tweeted: “I did it! I performed on a stage really high up! I faced my fear! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who came out and sang with me and made it less scary!”
She was joined on stage by teen sensation Conor Maynard and X Factor winner James Arthur.
Bright lights for Christmas: The front of Selfridges after the lights were turned onFan Simon Perry, 31, a recruitment manager, said: “I think she has got such presence and raw talent. She has got a great range.”
Eliza Gilham, 19, from Romford, said: “A lot of young people look up to her. She comes across as really down to earth and her music is great.”
Oxford Street Christmas LightsLighting up London: Jessie J on stage outside Selfridges (Picture: Nigel Howard)