Musician

When I had my first panic attack, I believed that it was a heart attack.

I went from absolutely nothing to a lot of people judging me overnight, and it was really tough for me.

I've made some very silly mistakes.

People had told me to try 'The X Factor' for years, but I thought I'd be moody and hate it all. But it's what I needed. I asked Mum and Dad to come to my 'X Factor' audition, and it was the first time that they'd been in the same room in years.

I'm a Honey G fan. She can spit some vibes on one of my songs; she's got rhymes for days! She's gangster. I love her.

I'd say to all kids, don't have a tattoo until you're 21.

Yes I got into things with girls who only liked me because of who I was. But I learnt my lesson quickly.

Not only was I an 'X Factor' winner that got dropped by Syco - and when that happens, you're never heard of again - but everyone thought I was a clown.

I'm a Honey G fan. She can spit some vibes on one of my songs; she's got rhymes for days! She's gangster. I love her.

I always made my songs very conversational, and if anyone ever has a conversation with me, they know I'm a very open guy, very open and honest.

The thing is, I knew from the very first audition that I did not fit the classic 'X Factor' criteria.

I just think you have got to bring out good music.

There had to be a point where I had to stop feeling sorry for myself.

Romance and girls I don't talk about anymore: it's off limits. I just want to keep it private.

When an attractive woman shows any interest in me, I'm immediately alerted.

I didn't realise how devastating my behavior could be - looking back, I'm very embarrassed. I just buckled under the anxiety.

I think Justin Bieber and Zayn have both been listening to me a lot, and they basically wanna be me.

It's all about respect. I'm not going to treat a woman like a piece of meat.

I wasn't a happy kid. I felt like my mum ruined our chance of a better life, because when she remarried, we went to live in Bahrain, on a compound with a swimming pool, and she ruined it all.

My approach is to be open and honest.