Leona Lewis parts company with Simon Cowell because he 'no longer understands direction she wants to take her music'
She was mentored to X Factor victory by Simon Cowell who declared at the time 'he was the proudest person in the world'.
On Tuesday, the music mogul announced he and his protege had parted company after seven years following a decision made by Syco Records not to renew her contract.
Sources close to Miss Lewis, who is still the richest winner of the TV talent show having acquired a fortune of £13million, claim Cowell no longer understood the direction she wanted to take with her music.
All change: Simon Cowell (pictured right on Monday) has decided not to renew Leona Lewis' (pictured left on the 2006 show) contract. Sources say the split is down to creative differences
The star was in negotiations with another Sony label, but has now signed a deal with rival label Island Records, which has artists including Robbie Williams and rapper Nicki Minaj on its roster.
In a statement Miss Lewis said: ‘After seven incredible years at Sony I feel honoured to be given the opportunity to sign to perhaps the most iconic label of all, Island Records.
‘To me Island has always been a label where artists can really flourish and are encouraged to express themselves.’
A music industry source added: 'Syco decided they were not going to make another album with Leona on Syco. There were then discussions with another Sony label, but they didn't work out - and she went to Island.'
Miss Lewis’ debut 2007 single Bleeding Love topped the charts in 30 countries including the UK and at the time helped her become the first British female to top the US charts for 20 years.
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