Leona Lewis 'has so much motivation'

Leona Lewis has claimed that people may not realise she has "ambition and drive" to do well in the music industry.

The 'I Got You' singer told the Liverpool Echo that her quiet demeanour could cause critics to underestimate her determination.

Lewis explained: "I think sometimes people mistake shyness for someone that doesn't have motivation‚ but I have so much motivation.

"I've got a lot of ambition and drive, it probably comes from my parents being really supportive of what I want to do and knowing in life you have to work for what you want."

Meanwhile, speaking about why she usually avoids celebrity events, the 25-year-old commented: "I'm sure there are people out there who embrace everything and go to every party, and that's fun from time to time, but to be honest I'd much rather be in the studio or at home with my boyfriend or my family. I think that's what keeps me grounded."

Lewis is currently touring the UK and Ireland with her 'Labyrinth' jaunt.