James Arthur has revealed that he has been following this year’s series of the X Factor but has found himself envious of the attention that former mentor Nicole Scherzinger is giving this year’s hopefuls.

He spoke to The Daily Star about his feelings on the matter and also talked about his debut album.

"I've played a couple of things to Nicole and she loves them.

"We're writing songs together so I'd absolutely love to be on her next album. I think it's a possibility.

"I felt jealous watching the first show of the new X Factor series seeing Nicole complimenting other people - it's weird. That's my mentor. We got really close.

"She's such a nice person - really cool for someone so successful.”

He also revealed that he would have loved to be a contestant on this year’s show because of the return of Sharon Osbourne.

"I love Sharon. She adds so much to that programme, I think she's fantastic. She cracks me up. I used to watch The Osbournes and I've loved her since those days.

"I'm a big fan of Black Sabbath as well - my dad brought me up on them. I kinda wish I had been on the show this year. I'd go back and do it all again if I could."

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