X Factor legend Stevi Ritchie has opened up his show experience and his thoughts toward his old TV mentor.
The singer came sixth in the ITV competition back in 2014 and praises Simon Cowell for helping his career.
Stevi chatted exclusively to showbiz reporter Carly Hacon during a Daily Star Facebook tell-all about the show and everything he’s been up to since.
Talking about his thoughts on Simon’s lifestyle and transformation eight years on since he was mentored by him, Stevi said: “He’s vegan now isn’t he, or vegetarian, one of them. It’s like bloody hell I think some vegans can’t even put their hands up because they’re too weak to do it. No disrespect to vegans, I love broccoli as well.”
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“Simon’s look, yeah, he’s unrecognisable, isn’t he? I barely recognise him sometimes.
“He looks well don’t get me wrong, he’s very slim, he was very puffy-faced a few years ago but he’s kind of slimmed-down now.
“He’s gone through a lot of wars lately and now he looks great. I’d love to meet him again, Simon please get in touch.”
Discussing his surgeries over the years, he continued: “I think that him now, he looks beautiful, I’d say ‘leave it alone, Simon, you look great, you are a legend and the god of X Factor and in my eyes, you gave me a big shot in life.'”
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Speaking about performing in front of Simon, he added: “Nothing ever compares to that, Simon Cowell is the god of X Factor and I’ve always said it.
“I do feel our paths will cross again at some point. It’s been eight years but I have got a feeling I will meet him again, watch this space.
“I’ve got no bad words to say about Simon. He is so caring and honest and a very powerful man, in a very nice way.
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“I got to know him on a personal level and he gave me a massive opportunity in life and for that, I’m indebted to him.”
Stevi is still enjoying his singing career and can often be seen performing on stage, most recently starring in Wizard Of Oz alongside Bobby Davro.
Talking further about his time on X Factor, he said: “For me, it seems like yesterday. I’d love to do it all again in a heartbeat, put it that way.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
