THE wait is almost over.

The lesser-spotted LEONA LEWIS has been keeping a low profile since her X Factor win before Christmas.

Meanwhile, runner-up RAY QUINN has scored a No1 album.

But her follow-up single to chart-topping debut A Moment Like This is finally done and dusted and ready to go.

Produced by US hitmaker DALLAS AUSTIN, it’ll premier on TV juggernaut American Idol to show her off to the Yanks.

Mentor SIMON COWELL is a judge on the show. Nice to have friends in high places.