Four of Diamonds
| Company type | Group or band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Caroline Alvares, Lauren Rammell, Sophia Saffarian, Yasmin Broom |
| Defunct | 2020 (indefinite hiatus) |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Music recordings, performances |
Four of Diamonds was a British girl group composed of Caroline Alvares, Lauren Rammell, Sophia Saffarian, and Yasmin Broom. They first gained attention in 2016 during the thirteenth season of The X Factor, where they were the fifth act to be eliminated. In 2018, the group secured a deal with EMI Records. After four years of activity, they entered an indefinite hiatus in 2020.
2016–2017: Participation in The X Factor
Just prior to their audition for The X Factor, the group decided on the name Four of Diamonds, favoring it over Four of Hearts because diamonds symbolized popularity and strength.
Their initial audition featured Meghan Trainor’s "No," and they advanced through bootcamp and the six-chair challenge to reach judges' houses, where mentor Louis Walsh ultimately eliminated them. Nevertheless, they returned to replace Brooks Way from the second week of live shows. Throughout the competition, Four of Diamonds frequently landed in the bottom two but were repeatedly saved by the judges until their elimination in week five after a sing-off against Saara Aalto. Voting data indicated that while they had a dedicated fanbase, it was not large enough to secure majority public support.
Following their exit from the show, Four of Diamonds joined the final eight contestants for The X Factor Live Tour in 2017, performing before audiences exceeding 200,000 across various UK venues.
| The X Factor performances and outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Song performed | Theme | Outcome |
| Auditions | "No" – Meghan Trainor | — | Advanced to bootcamp |
| Bootcamp | Template:N/A | Advanced to six-chair challenge | |
| Six-chair challenge | "Stop!" – Jamelia | Advanced to judges' houses | |
| Judges' houses | "Royals" – Lorde | Eliminated | |
| Live show 1 | Template:N/A | Express Yourself | Entered live shows as replacement for Brooks Way |
| Live show 2 | "You Keep Me Hangin' On" – The Supremes | Motown | Safe (6th place) |
| Live show 3 | "Lady Marmalade"/"Bang Bang" – Christina Aguilera et al./Jessie J et al. | Divas & Legends | Bottom three (10th place) |
| "Who Are You" – Fifth Harmony | Sing-off | Saved by majority vote | |
| Live show 4 | "Ghost" – Ella Henderson | Fright Night | Bottom three (9th place) |
| "The Voice Within" – Christina Aguilera | Sing-off | Saved by majority vote | |
| Live show 5 | "Hold On" – Wilson Phillips | Girlband vs Boyband | Bottom three (7th place) |
| "When You Believe" – Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey | Sing-off | Eliminated (8th place) | |
2018–2020: Releases and Touring
On 14 June 2018, Four of Diamonds debuted with the single "Name On It," featuring Burna Boy. In September that year, they became the first girl group signed by EMI Records since the Spice Girls. Their follow-up single was "Stupid Things," which included a feature from Saweetie. The third single, titled "Blind," was released on 30 November 2018 and produced by Jonas Blue, who also acted as executive producer for their debut album. Later that month, they embarked on a brief tour across England with performances in Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Their fourth single, "Walk Away," was released on 17 May 2019. In an interview with Coup De Main, the group disclosed that both Rihanna and Zara Larsson had previously recorded demos for this track before it was assigned to them. The release was supported by a concert held in London.
In May 2019, Four of Diamonds served as opening act for Rita Ora during her UK dates on the Phoenix World Tour. After their appearance at the O2 Arena, Philip Logan from CelebMix commended their assured stage presence and ability to engage with audiences. On 30 May 2019, they performed "Walk Away" on Blue Peter, followed by an appearance on Britain's Got More Talent the next day.
During July 2019, Four of Diamonds played at Bristol Pride and headlined their inaugural London show at Borderline. In August, they featured as musical guests at CBBC's Summer Social event and performed at Manchester Pride. On 19 September 2019, their fifth single "Eating Me Up" was released alongside a music video; Spindle described it as “empowering, raw and relatable.” On Halloween that year, they unveiled "Long Way To Go," also accompanied by a video; Yasmin explained that the song explores themes of relationship deceit as well as personal acceptance.
In early 2020, specifically on 7 February, Four of Diamonds released "Let Me Love You." This was followed by a collaboration with Dutch producer Joe Stone titled "Superstar," which arrived on 27 March. On 29 May 2020, they issued "The Writer," featuring Nigerian artist Mr Eazi, which Robin Murray from Clash described as “a neat pop burner infused with afrobeats.” After parting ways with EMI, the group released "Never Learn My Lesson" through Fascination Records in November 2020.
Lauren Rammell
Lauren Rammell (born 18 June 1994) in Hersham, England, embarked on her performing journey at a young age, taking on the role of Little Cosette in a West End staging of Les Misérables when she was just eleven. Prior to joining the ensemble, she trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and gained experience working as both a dance instructor and a supermarket staff member. Her artistic inspirations include Beyoncé and Lewis Capaldi.
Caroline Alvares
Caroline Alvares (born 14 August 1996) hails from London, England, where she pursued music studies at the University of Westminster. Among her favorite musicians are Rosalía and J Balvin. After her time with the group, she has developed a solo career under the alias Caro Caxi.
Sophia Saffarian
Sophia Saffarian (born 25 November 1996) comes from Birmingham, England. She attended Hallfield School followed by King Edward VI High School for Girls in Edgbaston and was a member of the Birmingham Gospel Choir. Before joining the group, she studied Bioveterinary Science at Hartpury University, with aspirations to become a veterinarian.
Yasmin Broom
Yasmin Lauryn Broom (also known professionally as Yasmin Lauryn; born 25 November 1998) was born in Stretford, England. She attended Flixton Girls' School and continued her education at Access to Music College in Manchester. Early in her career, she performed at community events such as the Urmston Live Festival.
In 2020, under the name Yasmin Lauryn, she contributed vocals to “D.B.A.” by Dutch rapper and football player Memphis Depay, delivering the chorus on his debut album Heavy Stepper, which was released in November 2020.
Her musical influences include Cardi B and Jorja Smith. In 2025, Broom increased her public profile by participating as a contestant on the twelfth season of Love Island.
Extended plays
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Name On It" (featuring Burna Boy) |
2018 | rowspan=11 Template:N/A |
| "Stupid Things" (featuring Saweetie) | ||
| "Blind" | ||
| "Walk Away" | 2019 | |
| "Eating Me Up" | ||
| "Long Way To Go" | ||
| "Let Me Love You" | 2020 | |
| "Superstar" (with Joe Stone) | ||
| "The Writer" (featuring Mr Eazi) | ||
| "Never Learn My Lesson" | ||
| "Your Problem" |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Featured artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Name On It" | 2018 | Burna Boy |
| "Stupid Things" | Saweetie | |
| "Blind" | None | |
| "Walk Away" | 2019 | |
| "Eating Me Up" | ||
| "Long Way To Go" | ||
| "Let Me Love You" | 2020 | |
| "The Writer" | Mr Eazi |
Concert tours
Co-headlining
- The X Factor Live Tour (2017)
Supporting
- Phoenix World Tour (2019)