Diana Vickers has claimed that fame can be "a bit of a bitch".

The singer, who finished fourth on The X Factor in 2008, admits there are perks to being a celebrity, but interest in her private life annoys her.

"A lot of the time you just want to sing and for people to just be interested in that, and that only," she told Bang Showbiz.

"But I mean, you've got to accept that everything else comes with that and to be able to do what I love and sing, then people have to want to know about your personal life.

"But at the same time, as much as it can be a bitch and a bit of a pain, a lot of fans feel they can connect with me as a person. It sort of breaks that barrier.

She added: "But then there's the bonuses if you get to go to these glamorous events and meet all these actors and singers that I've admired. And, of course, the freebies!"

Diana Vickers releases her new single 'The Boy Who Murdered Love' on July 19.