Lewis Hamilton's Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger flirted with me says X-Factor star Rhydian Roberts

Nov 29 2008 By Anuji Varma

the mark. But she was rather flirty. I wouldn’t do anything though as I respect her and we’re pals now. Lewis is also a national hero.

“We realised we both loved the musical Nine, and she wanted to sing one of the tracks from it,” he explained. “So we did a little private rendition of Unusual Way together. It was great fun.”

The Welsh warbler has been busy recording and writing tracks for his new album but that doesn’t mean fans have forgotten him.

One has even adopted a gorilla for him!

“All my fans are so sweet and they send me really lovely things,” he laughed. “But the strangest gift was a gorilla called Amy living in Africa. I’ve got pictures of her and everything.

“I’m hoping to go over and visit her sometime soon.”

Wacky Rhydian was a hit with viewers on the ITV1 show last year, but he came second to Scottish singer Leon Jackson.

Despite failing to win, he was relieved when