Fleur East feels "pressure" because Simon Cowell lets her make her own decisions.
The ‘X Factor’ hopeful feels lucky that her mentor allows her to play a big part in selecting her performances each week, but as a result she knows it is her responsibility if things go wrong.
She said: "There have been a few weeks where other contestants have maybe complained about songs, but Simon always asks me.
"I feel a lot of pressure because, if it doesn’t go well, it’s on my shoulders, but at the same time I wouldn’t leave with
any regrets.
"For instance, he thought the lift in the ‘Thriller’ performance was too much but I wanted to push myself so he said, ‘OK,
if you’re comfortable, you’re the one on stage.’
"You need to earn his trust. Each time I overcome a challenge I feel like he trusts me a little bit more."
While Fleur is thankful for Simon’s support, she initially wanted Cheryl Fernandez-Versini as her mentor.
She added to OK! magazine: "Initially I did want Cheryl, she was the only one backing me from the start.
"But now I’ve got Simon, I’m really happy and don’t think I’d want anyone else.
"He’s not a performer, but he knows what people want and what record labels want. That’s what I need to hear. He
allows me to be myself – the singer I’d be outside the competition."
Fleur East feels pressure to pick the right songs
