LITTLE TRICKS
Little Mix reveal the advice they wish ex-boss Simon Cowell had given them
LITTLE Mix have revealed the lessons they wish former mentor Simon Cowell had taught them: be kind and “don’t be an a**e”.
As they launch a find-a-band series on BBC1, the girls couldn’t resist having another jibe at pop guru Cowell, who helped them find fame on X Factor.
Drawing on their own experience of nearly a decade at the top, they also advised aspiring stars to “try not to get ahead of yourself ”.
Jade Thirlwall said: “We’ll support everyone because we’ve been through a similar experience and probably could have benefited from a bit more support along the way.
“The after care is essential – that’s the difference between wanting to get on the stage again. Whether they get through or not, our team call them up for a while to see how they’re
doing.” Perrie Edwards said the best advice she would give the winners is to behave well – and look after other people: “Be grateful to the people around you who are working really hard to try and make things happen and be genuine.
“Don’t take for granted the people you don’t think about all the time – don’t forget the small people. It’s about staying grounded and being a good person. Everyone you meet will remember that first impression. If you act like a little
“It’s important to be professional – when you’re young, you get carried away.”
Jesy Nelson agreed: “Don’t get ahead of yourself, stay focused, work hard – and try and stay friends. Just try to enjoy it. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Leigh-Anne Pinnock said that another tip was not to allow one member to become the “leader”. “Bands do not work if there is one big ego,” she said.
“If one person is trying to come to the forefront and take the lead too much it’s not going to work.
“You have to work together and understand that everyone is there for a reason, everyone has their strengths and brings something unique.
“We’ve always allowed each other to shine and worked together and there’s never been a big ego. It wouldn’t work.”
Little Mix The Search, which kicks off on Saturday, sees the girls acting as mentors as they try to put together a new band. They have said that unlike X Factor, which has been dropped by ITV, it will feel “current and fresh”.
Don’t get ahead of yourself, stay focused, work hard and try and stay friends
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