Tinchy Stryder 'in a lonely place'

Tinchy Stryder has admitted that he feels isolated and lonely following his recent success.

The 22-year-old grime singer claimed that parts of his life have changed for the worse since he topped the UK singles chart with 'Number One' in April.

Speaking to the Daily Star, he explained: "Loads of people have come out of nowhere since I have become famous. A lot of friends I made before my success now think that I've ditched them, or left them behind, just because I may have had to change my mobile number or whatever.

"Being at the top is a lonely place. You definitely learn who your friends are and you just have to cope with it as best you can."

Stryder added that he has high expectations for 'Never Leave You', his forthcoming duet with Sugababe Amelle Berrabah.

He commented: "I'm so pleased with the track and I'm keeping my fingers crossed it will be another number one."

'Never Leave You' will be released on August 3.