The Hackney girl, 24, is preparing for her first London gig of the year on Sunday, when she will play at the 95.8 Capital FM Summertime Ball at the Emirates Stadium.
In an exclusive chat with thelondonpaper, the X Factor star said of the Jacko link-up: “Itβs not true. If it was, it would be amazing. Heβs incredible.”
Despite speculation Jacko might not be able to pull off the 50-date comeback, Leona said: “I think heβs going to do really well. The people around him wouldnβt let him do it if they think he couldnβt handle it. He is Michael Jackson, afterall.”
The multi-million selling singer also denied stories she turned down performing for the Obamas at the White House. “I wouldnβt turn that down, it would be an absolute honour,” she said, refuting suggestions she is turning into a pop diva.
And she was adamant her career has not affected her love life, even though she is spending more time in the US. She is still with her long-term love Lou Al-Chamaa.
“Weβre still together,” she said. “I see reports sometimes that weβve broken up. Itβs just about understanding each otherβs needs and working it out.”