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He’s still reigning supreme at number one, but X Factor winner Leon Jackson isn’t quite as popular as he might think – not only has singer Amy MacDonald blasted him as “lazy” for cancelling his New Year gig due to a bad throat, but now a Glaswegian club owner has accused him of being greedy. The singer was due to perform at Campus in Glasgow – his home town – over Christmas, but owner Carlo Citti cancelled him at the last minute when he found out that Leon wanted £25,000 to sing just three songs. “Leon’s agents have greedy-itis,” fumes Carlo. “It wasn’t just his festive price either. They told me the fee would be the same for other days over coming months. I think it’s ridiculous when I can get David Hasselhoff for £15,000, Peter Andre and Jordan for £3,000, rapper Coolio for £3,000, The MacDonald Brothers for £2,500 and Neighbours’ Dr Karl Kennedy for the same. Only Girls Aloud charge £25,000 for a gig – and there’s five of them!” Whatever, we’ve been distracted by the talk of Dr Karl – now, what household appliances can we sell to get him to perform in our front room?

Heat World

Another over reaction from Heat World. Amy McDonald has already let her feeling on the X Factor as a whole be known, so she has hardly going to be supportive.

Also, why blame Leon? It isn't him that is saying "give me £25,000" - It's his management who want a bigger share of the money. Plus, I think this more about this man not wanting to pay £25,000 for Leon. Mr Citti, thats the price of talent.