Ayda Field Quotes

I think for me 'X Factor' was the hardest thing I've ever done.

I think 'American Idol' has prepared me for anything.

I don't want to be on 'Dancing With the Stars' anytime soon.

I don't have anything against Simon Cowell and 'The X Factor.'

I would lose straight away if I went on 'American Idol.'

I didn't know what I was in for when I joined 'The X Factor' - I underestimated it.

One of the things I love about 'Idol' besides the drama, the backstories, and the crazy arrangements on popular songs is the auditions, when everyone is full of hope and nerves.

If you're an up-and-coming star, and you want to do well, then a show like 'The X Factor' is really important.

I was on TV for almost sixteen weeks during American Idol. It's at the point now where it's old.

I didn't even want to sing, honestly. I started thinking about how long the journey was, how far all of us had come - me and Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh and Josh Ledet and everybody. It's insane, man. It's not as easy as you think.

I like watching 'The X Factor,' but I would never go on it - I think it's too much of a controlled thing.

I'm proud to be involved with Simon Cowell and 'X Factor.'

I'm a big fan of all those singing competition shows.

The people that go on 'American Idol' do want some recognition and fame.

'American Idol' is the fast track to fame. I'm just lucky it worked out. I don't feel different. The way people react to me is different.

I like 'American Idol' because it's an actual talent contest.

I love doing 'X Factor,' I absolutely love it. It has its highs and lows. Sometimes I love it more than other times. It is the best job in the world though.

I like 'The Voice.'

I thought about going onto the first one, Pop Idol. My mum was saying, 'Go on!' But I decided not to. 'The X Factor,' though, doesn't really seem to be a show about musical talent anymore.

'The X Factor' was the final push I needed to have the presence and confidence on stage, which I didn't have before. It's a crash course in the music industry. If you can survive the show, you're ready for the industry.

'The X Factor' has brought so much joy to so many people.

I got in the audition line called 'Making the Band' because I wanted to be in a band. If I didn't, I would have done 'American Idol.'

It's funny - it's called 'The Voice,' but I sure as hell didn't have the best voice on the show. I'll admit it.

Simon and I are good pals. We're friends except when we walk out on 'The X Factor,' he always has a go at me. And I never expect it. We're good friends behind the scenes, we do Westlife together, we are friends.

So many months in the 'X Factor' house and sharing my room with five other girls was tough.