Burke 'too demanding for Brown manager'

The former manager of James Brown has reportedly turned down the opportunity to manage X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.

According to a report in The Sun, the previous boss of the soul icon felt that the star was too demanding to take on.

A friend told the newspaper: "Alexandra's expectations were so big, she was just too high-maintenance - and that's for someone who has managed James Brown!"

Last month, reports emerged that Burke's debut album would be released in November this year.