Ella Henderson says she struggled with not being a ‘Polly Pocket pop star’ and opens up on journey to accepting herself

ELLA HENDERSON found fame on The X Factor aged 16 and she has now opened up about her struggles as a female singer.

She admits she did not fit the mould of the perfect pop star in an age of fad diets and social media filters.

But now, 12 years on from her time on the talent show, Ella has talked to me about her journey to accepting her true self.

Speaking backstage after her set at Radio 1’s Big Weekend...