X Factor Tulisa talks Cowell

Talking to Sam Walker and Lorna Bancroft on Real Radio North West’s Feel Good Breakfast, X Factor judge Tulisa has revealed for the first time how she convinced Simon Cowell to take her on as Cheryl Coles replacement.

In the interview, to be broadcast this Friday (4th) at 8am, Tulisa says she pulled a cheeky stunt to secure a place on the judging panel of TV’s top talent show.

Sam asked; “Didn’t you fly out to LA and go to his swanky house?” She said; “I did; I was really cheeky. I got him a t-shirt – made sure it was a white V neck – and I printed a picture of his face on the front and [it] said ‘The Male Boss’ underneath. And I said ‘as the female boss only I can Knight you with this title. So here you go, got you a little present.’ Thought I’d be a little cheeky to get in there!” Sam said; “That’s amazing, he loved it I guess?” Tulisa concluded; “It worked, he gave me the job on the spot so happy days!”

In the full interview to be broadcast on Friday, Tulisa also shares her thoughts on her new music, who she would love to see take Kelly Roland’s place on the X Factor, how it felt being the new girl on the panel and how she deals with reading what is written about her in the press – the truth and the lies.
The interview can be heard on Friday at 8am on Real Radio North West.