My delight at going vegan to end the misery of being fat, by star Arthur
jets! But James tells me: “I don’t take myself seriously any more and I feel great.
“Having my poster in Times Square in New York was amazing. What a dream to see that.
“It’s the most iconic thing that has happened in my career so far. It’s very rewarding. I feel like I have put the work in.”
Last year James was performing at small events such as Shardfest in Birmingham.
And now he’s on the main stage at V Festival.
Next year he’s hoping a collaboration with Jay-z will be on the cards. “That’s the dream,” he says. Mean- James in 2013 after X Factor Slimline James yesterday time he’s working on his third album and things are still going strong with dancer and model Jessica Grist. Middlesbrough-born James, who won The X Factor in 2012, adds: “I’m not a religious guy but I listen to a lot of gospel and church music. I’m spiritual. “It’s good to believe in something. “I think love is my main thing. I think God is in everyone.” JAMES’ FEST LIST 3 bottles of Ribena £160 Domino’s order X 2 crates of pale ale beer Vegetarian Percy pigs Dyson fan 4 Egyptian cotton towels in egg shell Steamed broccoli Sliced lemon wedges UFC Playstation game 50in+ TV and gaming chairs