Cowell: 'Rhydian should have won'

Simon Cowell has revealed that he thinks Rhydian Roberts should have won last year's X Factor.

The judge admitted that Roberts, who took second place in the competition, was a more talented singer and performer than eventual winner Leon Jackson.

Speaking before Roberts's recent performance of 'The Impossible Dream' on The X Factor, Cowell told The Times: "Well, I think he's going to prove something tonight, which is that he should have won.

"I know I'm not supposed to say Rhydian should have won but it's true. I believe that 100%."

Cowell has since signed both Jackson and Roberts to his record label, Syco, as well as fellow finalists Same Difference.

Roberts released his self-titled debut album last month.