I'd be sweating.
One of the most iconic moments in tv history came in the noughties with Alexandra Burke sang with Beyoncé during 2008's X Factor final.
At the time, the reality series was the most-watched British talent show of the century. It averaged at 10.5m views per episode, although the final results show garnered 14.06m.
Alexandra's duet with Beyoncé was a moment that helped to secure her win with 58.34% of the vote, with JLS coming second.
Now, Alexandra has shared details of the chat she had with the superstar ahead of their duet.
What did Beyoncé say?
Speaking with Capital Xtra, Alexandra was asked what was running through her mind before the duet. She confessed her thoughts were “How am I going to keep up with [Beyoncé]?”
The pair only got the chance to rehearse once before going live, with Alexandra calling the run-through "shocking."
But Beyoncé gave strict instructions to ensure Alexandra performed at her best on the night.
"She was like, “Don’t sing anymore, because you might lose your voice.” That’s what she told me. And then she said, “I didn’t come here sing with someone that will lose."'
"She goes, “I didn’t fly all this way to do that, you’re going to win!” Alexandra laughed.
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After Alexandra's win, her debut single 'Hallelujah' was released the following day. It became the fastest-selling X Factor single at the time and the top-selling single in the UK that year. Like many other X Factor winners singles, it was also the UK's Christmas number one.
Since winning the show, Alexandra has performed in a number of musicals. But for now, her sights are also set on expanding her family.
She has two children with Irish footballer Darren Randolph. The pair have two children together, and have not revealed the names or genders of either child.
Alexandra admitted she wants a "big family" and is already planning to have more kids, but the couple are also in the middle of planning a wedding.
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