The singer's debut album 'Spirit' hit No.1 in the UK and US charts upon release in 2007 whilst her latest effort 'Glassheart' landed at No.3.

However, current single 'Lovebird', which was released in November, didn't even chart in the Top 200.

Speaking to the BBC, Lewis admitted that she only really knows about her chart positions if she is doing well. The former X Factor winner said:

"I don't really - I just know when something has done really, really well. I kind of just know off of that really. I don't look in depth at statistics and stuff."

Talking about the bond she has with her fans, Lewis added:

"think it's a good relationship. Obviously, during The X Factor, people got to know me quite a bit and they got to see a journey unfold before them. I feel like people feel very invested in me. I've always been very genuine and just myself - and I think people respect that."

Speaking to Marie Claire magazine, the 27-year-old beauty explained that she has a great relationship with her 53-year-old former X Factor mentor, but although they enjoy each other's company, it's a bit awkward to really let her hair down with him, due to the 26 year age difference:

"He lives in an amazing bachelor pad that feels like a spaceship about to lift off. We go out for dinner and drink wine. I've never got drunk with him though; it's a bit like when you're with your parents and you're on your best behaviour!"

"We've always had a special connection. I think me being the first 'X Factor' contestant to go global was a big deal for Simon. He's supportive and makes me laugh."

She added that they often disagree on things, but admitted that she respects his opinion a lot: "We disagree a lot. At the end of the day he's my A&R guy, so he does have a certain amount of say in what goes on my record and we banter - but I usually get a result!"

Watch her recently released music video for 'Lovebird' below:

The former X Factor winner values her anonymity at times - and has recalled one particularly embarrassing moment when she was recognised while enjoying a quiet dinner.

Lewis revealed to OK! magazine: "When I go into a shop, if someone who works there sees me they'll put on my song. Once I was in a Chinese restaurant and they had karaoke upstairs. I was eating my dinner and they started playing one of my songs. The manager came up and said, 'You perform, you perform, we have your song!' in front of the whole restaurant. I was like, 'Really?' No [I didn't do it], how embarrassing!"

Lewis leaves showing off her vocal talents to on stage, and even though she always impresses at her sell-out shows, the star insists her performances don't always go according to plan.

She laughed: "The most embarrassing thing for me is when I fell down a lift shaft on stage. It was awful."

The country has enjoyed a huge year with the likes of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations and the London 2012 Olympic Games bringing its nations together.

Lewis performed at BBC Radio 1's massive summer event this year in her hometown of Hackney, London and she told the Daily Star that it reinforced her love of Britain. The 'Glassheart' star said:

"It was such an honour to perform in my hometown.

Lewis continued: "Being a Londoner in 2012 makes you proud with everything that has happened. I can't see me ever quitting the country."

As previously reported, Leona Lewis's latest single 'Lovebird' failed to hit the top 200 of the UK chart recently, selling less than 600 copies.

The newspaper reports that the song 'Lovebird', which is the second track lifted off her record 'Glassheart', has failed to make an impact on the charts.

They say the 200th placed single only sold 600 copies - meaning that the former X Factor winner sold less.

That means it is her worst ever chart performance, with radio stations said to have given the track little airplay.

Lewis meanwhile was linked strongly to One Direction singer Liam Payne when he announced that he had broken up with girlfriend Danielle Peazer earlier this year.

However, it seems Payne has reconciled with Peazer in recent weeks after being seen together in the US.

Lewis's 'Glassheart' was released in the UK in October in the UK and landed at No.3 in the charts.

Viagogo has revealed a chart of concert sales from acts that have come from the reality TV show, highlighting that even though the band came third, they have proved the most popular. Their ticket sales have been so high that they outsell the four other acts in the top five put together.

Two of the other acts on the bill, JLS at second and Olly Murs at third, did not win the show either. Alexandra Burke and Leona Lewis came respectfully fourth and fifth on the list.

Viagogo's Edward Parkinson said: “Although One Direction came third in the contest in 2010, they were the most in-demand act of 2012".

Parkinson went on to say: "Finalists James Arthur, Jahmene Douglas and Christopher Maloney can take heart in the fact that, when it comes to the X Factor final, winning isn’t everything - three of the top five most successful X Factor artists ever were runners-up in the competition.”

One Direction will be performing live on The X Factor final tonight (December 9). 

Watch One Direction on 'The David Letterman Show' below:

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/epk/administrator/upload/view/62964/?tag=leona lewis Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:06:12 +0000 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/epk/administrator/upload/view/62964/?tag=leona lewis ]]> Pressparty http://www.pressparty.com/pg/epk/administrator/upload/view/62963/?tag=leona lewis Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:59:21 +0000 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/epk/administrator/upload/view/62963/?tag=leona lewis ]]> Pressparty http://www.pressparty.com/pg/epk/londonnewsdesk/upload/view/62955/?tag=leona lewis Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:42:45 +0000 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/epk/londonnewsdesk/upload/view/62955/?tag=leona lewis ]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/leonalewis/view/62909/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:51:22 +0000 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/leonalewis/view/62909/ British songstress Leona Lewis has previewed some behind-the-scenes photos from her artistic new music promo.

Lewis is readying for the release of 'Lovebird' from her third studio album 'Glassheart' on December 9.

In anticipation of the new single, candid images of the star shooting the video have been released - showing Lewis filming in a giant bird cage.

One picture shows the stunning singer looking relaxed with her beauty team in between takes, while another sees Lewis looking away from the camera in a pensive pose.

The official 'Lovebird' music promo will be unveiled online tomorrow (December 5).

Lewis recently revealed how proud she is of her recent album, gushing:

"It totally represents me and I love it. It's almost six years since my first album so I have progressed a bit more. I also got the chance to try new things which was really fun.

"I think it's really important with the third album to make it as good as you can. I think it's the best album I've ever made.”