Former X Factor winner Leona Lewis has claimed that the show is no longer about singing and that it is now an entertainment show rather than a singing competition.

Leona won the show three years ago but seems genuinely surprised at how much it has changed in that short time.

The ‘Happy’ singer told The News Of The World:

“It’s more of an entertainment show now. It’s a TV show and they want their entertainment value.

“It’s not just about singing really well any more,”

On how the show has changed since she won three years ago, Leona said:

“When I was on the show in 2006 it was only about the singing. We were lucky if we got some good lights. I can’t believe how much it has changed.

“There are some talented singers still in the mix this year. But it also means some talented people have gone, which is sad.

“I actually thought that Rachel Adedeji and Lucie Jones had the strongest voices out of the girls – and they’ve both gone.”

On the Jedward phenomenon lewis reasoned : “The X Factor now is about THREE things . . . music, singing and entertainment. The Grimes bring just one of those things to the table.

“Everyone knows they aren’t the strongest vocalists, but then there are a lot of people out there who can’t sing and still manage to get record deals.”