Michael Bublé has admitted that he is still in touch with former X Factor winner, Leon Jackson and says life has been hard for him since the show.

Leon managed to score a UK number one with his debut single, ‘When You Believe’. However low ticket sales led to the axe of many of his live shows and he was subsequently dropped by his record label, Sony.

“A great singer does not always equate to being a star. You’ve got to work really hard at it,” Bublé told the Daily Star.

“I’m still in touch with Leon and it’s been tough for him since leaving the show.”

Bublé will performonce more on X Factor this Sunday night.