“X Factor” creator and judgeSimon Cowellwas convinced the singer was special.

Here’s what happened.

However, Lewis toldBBCthat as the label expanded, the attention her career received was cut back.

Leona Lewis smiling

The relationship between the two seemed to keep Lewis in limbo about whether she wanted to stay or leave.

After several years, I thought about leaving over and over again.

However, I clung to the safety net I had grown so attached to … " she toldThe Independent.

Leona Lewis and Simon Cowell pose on the red carpet

“There’s nothing but love there.

He knew I had to leave.

A source revealed toThe Sunthat her music under-performed because “something just didn’t click.”

Leona Lewis on the red carpet