Melanie Masson, a Scottish singer who rose to prominence as a contestant on The X Factor, stands at an exact 5ft 7 ¼ (170.8 cm). Her height, which she enthusiastically described on Twitter as "5 foot 7 and a bit. Just short of 5 foot 8... Quite tall!", contributes significantly to her confident stage presence and striking image as a performer. This stature helped her stand out among competitors like Leona Lewis and Nicole Scherzinger, even as the series final drew low ratings.