Simon Cowell's diva demand

7 months ago 23rd Nov 08:01

Simon Cowell wants Leona Lewis to behave more like a "diva".

The music mogul - who discovered Leona on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' - has asked the singer to make more requests when she performs, but she has so far ignored his advice.

The music mogul - who discovered Leona on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' - has asked the singer to make more requests when she performs, but she has so far ignored his advice

Leona said: "I remember Simon telling me that now I'd finished my first album he wanted to hear more demands from me when I work. I thought it was funny - I don't need anything special to be happy. I have everything I need. I don't need to order people around."

The 23-year-old 'Run' star added she loves the new lifestyle her fame has brought her, but is not so keen on the constant intrusion into her life by the paparazzi.

She said: "Being pictured in my bikini was a nightmare - especially for someone like me. I'm a normal-sized girl and it's embarrassing. Nobody wants to see rough-looking shots of themselves from every dodgy angle."