10 minutes with Leona Lewis

The former X Factor winner on Harry Style, cracking America and those diva rumours
Leona Lewis
Dipal Acharya5 October 2012

Everyone’s going gaga over Harry Styles, what do you think of him?
Is he the one with the hair? The hair boy? He’s cute but I don’t really get the hype.

What’s the most ridiculous rumour you’ve heard about yourself?
Someone once said I had an entourage of 25 people and that was really weird and untrue.

So you don’t ever go all diva on people?
I think people build up the idea of a diva. Take J-Lo, for example. I’ve met people who have worked with her and I’ve met people on the outside and the two perceptions are very different.

Would you return to reality TV?
It doesn’t appeal to me right now. I’ve been a guest judge on The X Factor and felt a little out of my comfort zone. I definitely couldn’t go on MasterChef because I’m a disaster in the kitchen, I can just about manage a stir-fry.

You once turned down a gig at Harrods because it sells fur. Are you still passionate about animal rights?
Very. Nothing against Harrods but I felt the fur department really wasn’t sitting with who I am as a person and my morals.

Would you pose nude for PETA?
I would, if it was the right campaign.

Fellow X Factor alumna Rebecca Ferguson wants to crack America. What tips would you give her?
Have a really good team around you who are genuinely excited about what you’re doing and want to push you. She is really talented.

Have you ever been papped in a compromising situation?
In London I know how not to get papped but in LA I almost always get papped because there are so many photographers.

What’s your dream line-up for a private gig?
David Bowie followed by Coldplay.

If you could duet with Bowie, what would you sing?
‘Heroes’ — it’s heartfelt and emotional.

Leona’s new single ‘Trouble’ is out on 7 October; her new album Glassheart is released on 15 October

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