Flashing her washboard stomach as she left the X Factor studios last Sunday, it’s no wonder Leona Lewis had a big smile on her face.
The east London-born singer has dropped a dress size and is now a healthy size 12 after getting in shape for the launch of new album Echo.
Leona Lewis certainly didn’t have her super-taut tummy at 95.8 Capital FM’s Summertime Ball back in June.
Lonely Leona, 24, gained a stone over the summer while locked away recording her album in LA.
Missing her friends and family, the 5ft 7in star comfort ate her way from 9st 7lb and a size 12 to 10st 7lb and a size 14.
A source close to Leona tells: ‘In LA she used to binge on curry, macaroni cheese and her favourite Thai takeaway, all delivered to the studio. American portions are so big it’s hard not to put on weight and Leona loves every kind of food that’s bad for you.
‘The label bosses weren’t happy with her weight gain and told her to shape up for her album launch.’
Understandably, Leona was gutted about their comments, but our source says it was the turning point she needed.
‘She was very upset and it was hard for her to hear, but it was a conversation that needed to happen. Since then, she’s been really motivated to get her body back on track.’
Leona Lewis has distanced herself from being a “diva”, like fellow crooner Mariah Carey who is known for making big demands.
“The term ‘diva’ has such a negative connotation, but I see myself as a kind of good diva. I’m a next-door diva.” Lewis said.
And despite her fame and fortune since she was discovered on The X Factor in 2006, Leona hasn’t gone crazy with her money by splashing out on extravagant items.
“The biggest things I’ve bought are a house and my two cars. One of the cars is a Mini Cooper. But in Los Angeles I always drive a Hybrid Toyota Prius which is very environmentally friendly.”
In other news, the ‘Happy’ singer vows not to let the paparazzi ruin her life.
Leona Lewis released her second album ‘Echo’ this week, which is on course to top the UK charts at the weekend.
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