1. Why did you decide to eliminate Harry Abu?
Harry has a great voice but I could not see Harry selling records around the world - just not unique enough.

2. If you were the one on stage in front of the judges auditioning, what song would you sing and why?
Something that can show off my voice but also that everyone is familiar with, so probably 'Father and Son'

3. If you could have a contestant or contestants from any of the other categories, who would it be?
I think Sally from Nat's group and Lazy J and Big Boy - cant believe they are gone.

4. What’s the biggest challenge of being a judge on The X Factor?
Now it's all about picking the right songs for my acts and helping them become the stars we believe they are.

5. What do you think constitutes the indefinable qualities that a musician has to have in actual performance?
Connection with the audience, stage presence, belief in what they are doing and most of all, talent!