The making of a diva: UK X-Factor winner Leona Lewis' glamorous new look

[Honey]

Simon Cowell was determined to turn Leona Lewis into a star like Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston - and it looks as if he's succeeded.


The beautiful 'X Factor' winner looked every inch the diva during a photoshoot in LA to promote the release of her single Bleeding Love next month.

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Diva: X Factor winner Leona Lewis looks every inch the diva in an LA photoshoot to promote her forthcoming single



The stunning 22-year-old was photographed in a chartreuse green silk gown and bare feet, topped off by her mane of tumbling curls.
She's come a long way from her Hackney roots, but Leona hasn't forgotten where she got her big break and is set to return to the show that made her a household name to perform her new single.

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Glamorous: Leona is set to return to the X Factor to perform her new single 'Bleeding Heart'



But despite her hot new image, modest Leona said she has no plans to adopt any other diva-like traits.
She said: "I'll never change my personality no matter what happens to me or what I'm surrounded by. I'll never be a diva, I'll always stay true to my east London roots."
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Down to earth: Leona before the makeover machine kicked into gear



Leona, who was the outright favourite to win last year's show, became the fastest-selling female artist of all time with her cover of the Kelly Clarkson hit, 'A Moment Like This'.
She will undoubtedly become a multi-millionaire but the humble singer said last year: "I don't feel like a famous pop star. I don't think I ever will.
"My personality has not changed one bit since winning the show. I'm keeping my feet firmly on the ground.
Leona, 22, can be seen modelling exclusive dresses by Roberto Cavalli and Dolce and Gabbana in the current issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine. Her new single will be followed by her hotly-anticipated debut album, which is released on November 5 in the UK and early 2008 in the US.

The making of a diva: X Factor winner Leona's glamorous new look | the Daily Mail

[Sweetie]

It won't take her long to drop down to 100 pounds, soaking wet.

[kingcap72]

She said: "I'll never change my personality no matter what happens to me or what I'm surrounded by. I'll never be a diva, I'll always stay true to my east London roots."

Yeah, that's what they all say. Until they marry Bobby Brown or start dressing like middle-age tranny hookers.

Leona's got a nice voice, but no personality or charisma. And there's something's off with her face.

[VenusInFauxFurs]

I was in the UK for that season of X-factor and she has a great voice but she's no diva because there's not much to her really.