Simon Cowell has insisted that last years X Factor winner had the potential to be as big a star as previous winner Leona Lewis.

“When you have someone with a life story like that and you get to know them and they’re talented, you hope they do well – no one else was giving her a chance,” he told The Sun.

“She can be as big as Leona Lewis. We’ve already selected three or four songs for her and I’m happy with what we’ve done so far.”

I would imagine that Alexandra actually has the potential to become even bigger than Leona. Alex has more stage presence and personality than Leona and live on stage is much more engaging.