Leona given extra recording studio time

X Factor favourite Leona Lewis was allowed three trips to the recording studio to make her version of the winner's single sound perfect.

The singer spent ten hours over two weeks recording Kelly Clarkson's A Moment Like This, while Ben Mills - who was eliminated from the competition last night - was given just one four-hour visit.

A source told The People: "Each contestant should have been given the same amount of time but clearly they haven't. Despite getting it right the first time, Ben would have loved to come back to perfect it even more."

18-year-old Ray Quinn, who is now Leona's rival for the winner's title, was also allowed a second session at the recording studio.