Olly Murs on: the BRITS, The Muppets and music...

What moment first made you think about wanting to be a pop star and why?

There are loads of artists that have inspired me as a performer – Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Bublé, Robbie Williams. Each and everyone of them are aren’t known just for their songs but for being great performers and live entertainers, which is something that has inspired me.

What album did you last download from itunes and why?

Lana Del Ray – I loved both singles ‘Video Games’ and ‘Born To Die’ so got the album as soon as it came out.

What is the most shameful song you have on your iPod and what memory does it conjure up?

It would probably be Jedward!!! They made me download it! It just reminds me of how crazy they were on the X Factor.

Can you play any musical instruments? And how are you involved in the music you create?

I can play a bit of guitar, and I’ve just bought a grand piano, so definitely want to get some lessons this year. I have co-written the majority of all my songs on both my albums and love getting involved in the writing process.

Do you prefer singing or presenting?

Singing – I loved presenting on The Xtra Factor but singing is my full time job and what I love doing every day.

What makes a perfect popstar?

I think it’s got to be a mixture of talent, hard work and great songs!

How does it feel to be part of the BRIT nomination gang?

It’s amazing – I’m very grateful that I’ve been nominated for my single, and have been recognised for its success since its release last summer.

Why should the public vote ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ as the Best British single at this year’s Brit awards?

They should vote for it because it’s my first No.1 single off the new album – a song that has loads of energy and is just a feel good record. The rap with Rizzle Kicks definitely was a great match and it’s a tough category that we are in, so please vote!

How did your Muppet collaboration come about?

I have always loved the Muppets and when we heard they were doing a movie my marketing manager and I thought it would be brilliant to do it on the X Factor! We approached Disney and they were luckily really keen!

If you were a Muppet, which one would you be and why?

I would definitely be Animal because he loves to PARTEEEEEYYYY!

What is Olly Murs’ X Factor?

Hmmm I don’t know… I’m just myself. I love performing, and now I’ve been signed and have had my shot in the music industry I’m going to keep working as hard as I can to sustain it!

If you could read one newspaper headline about yourself in 2012 what would it be?

‘Olly Murs breaks Europe’!!

Watch the video for Olly’s ‘Dance With Me Tonight’ single HERE.