Quotes

[on Pop Idol (2001) winner Michelle McManus] I don't think she's going to do well. I think she's like the new Jane McDonald, just a larger version. She'll be good for cruise ships - big cruise ships.

[on being a pop star] It's early mornings, late nights and lots of bullshit.

Image is a large part of being a pop star.

[on The X Factor UK (2004)] They should just film backstage; it'd make a better show.

[on The X Factor UK (2004)] It is the most talked-about TV show in the world because everybody watches it.

I love the business, I love music, I love finding new talent.

Leona [Leona Lewis], One Direction, Olly Murs, there's so many great people came from The X Factor UK (2004).

[on Fleur East] Fleur's a star.

[on Shane Filan's "Right Here"] Shane is the best pop singer I know, technically he's never out of tune. This album is quite incredible.

[on Nadine Coyle] She is an amazing singer.

[on Geri Halliwell-Horner] You have to love Geri's ambition because her ambition is much bigger than her voice.