Leona thanks Cowell for Dubai holiday

Leona Lewis has thanked Simon Cowell for paying for her to visit Dubai with her family.

The X Factor winner has been getting her first taste of stardom on the all-expenses-paid trip with parents Marie and Joe. Cowell decided to treat Leona following the success of her debut single and hired a private villa with fitness centre and Jacuzzi.

"I'm finally getting to relax with my family after such an intense but happy experience," Leona explained. "Thank you, Simon. But I can't wait to get into the studio to start writing and recording my album."