Potts 'not competing' with Susan Boyle

Paul Potts has insisted that he does not regard Susan Boyle as a rival following her recent success.

Boyle has secured a strong international fanbase since making her debut on Britain's Got Talent in April, mirroring Potts's own experience on the ITV1 programme's first series in 2007.

The Scottish singer is expected to soon join Potts on Simon Cowell's record label, however the show's original winner does not believe that they are in competition.

Speaking to Seven magazine, he explained: "We sing different styles of music. And one's a male voice and one's a female voice, and that makes a difference."

Potts also revealed that he has become more ambitious since making his TV debut two years ago.

He commented: "It's good to get a day off occasionally. But when you're in the market, you think, 'What could I be doing with today to become even more successful?' You think, 'Just get me some work. Get me a performance on a channel'. You don't get too many opportunities and you have to grab each one, because I have to be a success if I'm going to continue to do this."

Potts released his second album Passione earlier this month.