Former X Factor winner Leona Lewis has expressed interest in returning to the show that launched her career, not as a contestant but as a judge.

After emerging as the winner of the contest in 2006, Lewis went from being a relatively unknown singer working as a receptionist to securing a £1 million recording contract and becoming an international superstar .

"I still love the X Factor. I Sky Plus every episode,” said Lewis.

“Maybe I could go back on it as a judge. Not yet, but in a few years."

"But I think I'd be a bit lenient - I'd be crying every few seconds, I swear."

(by Victoria Tsigonis)