Musician

There's no doubt in my mind or anyone else's mind that people like Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Sam Smith are where they are because they're supremely talented people, and I have a lot of respect for them.

Being in bands and plugging away with not many opportunities and no money for many years really shaped me and taught me about work ethic.

I grew up in a house full of women - I have four sisters. I'm more feminine than some gay men.

I'm a positive guy, even if I don't smile a lot.

I'm not much of a public speaker.

My approach is to be open and honest.

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

I had a style before I was signed, but now I'm developing my commercial sound as well as trying to strike a balance between authentic music and music that the masses will love.

I've found a way to live in the here and now.

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 really want to work with Eminem. I know it will never happen, but I would love if he let me do a hook on one of his songs or he featured on one of my songs. It would be incredible. I've just always admired him since I was young.

I think Sam Smith's dad got a huge loan or something to help his career. Those things can help artists get attention, but I guess my song 'Say You Won't Let Go' proved it's about the song.

I have regrets, but you live and learn.

I got offered loads of reality shows, including 'I'm A Celebrity' and 'Celebrity Big Brother.'

When I've got a girlfriend, I like to be with them as much as possible, and I'm very affectionate.

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

I'm always going to have to manage my mental health issues.

I'm 100 million percent not homophobic. I despise that label being attached to me.

It's always amazing when a fan will say you've helped them through some kind of adversity.

I've done a few face palms after things I've said because it's stupid. But if I'm not like that, I won't feel human anymore. I'll just feel like some robot saying what I'm supposed to say. I think that's when people lose it.