SINGING SENSATION: This year's most controversial X Factor finalist Laura White took to the stage in Liquid in front of hundreds of fans.

The 21-year-old from Lancashire last night said she feels at home in Stoke-on-Trent and thinks it's a beautiful place.

She had been second favourite to win the ITV1 talent show until being booted out by Simon three weeks ago. Now she is touring the country and is making plans for a future career in the music industry.

She said: "In January I am going to concentrate on writing and developing my own music and in February I am hoping to get a deal.

"The support has been amazing at every single one of my gigs."

Since leaving the show she has received praise from Coldplay's Chris Martin and singer Adele who wants to duet with her.

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More than 3,500 fans have signed an online petition for Laura to be reinstated or get a record deal.

Last night at Liquid's Fuzzy Duck student night she held a meet and greet session after her performance.

She said: "I have been to Stoke before. I used to have singing lessons here and I'd travel down for them.

"I loved it then and I think it is a really beautiful place.

"This club is so nice and I want to stay afterwards to dance all night. I feel at home in Stoke."

Picture: Steve Bould