Jessie J has admitted she’s confused by her lack of success in the UK, claiming she’s far better received in the States.
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In a new interview with Women’s Health, Jessie revealed that it does get to her that she’s often overlooked in terms of homegrown talent in the UK, and has never been invited to perform at the Brit Awards, despite having three number one singles under her belt.
Here is what she told the magazine, presented without comment: “It makes me sad. I’ve done the Grammys, the VMAs… my profile in America is that I’m kind of celebrated as one of the greatest singers and I love it.”
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Once again for the cheap seats at the back: “My profile in America is that I’m kind of celebrated as one of the greatest singers.”
She went on to speak about her future ambitions, admitting she sees herself having a long and lucrative career.
Jessie said: “I wanna be up there with the Celine Dions, the Whitneys, the Beyoncés and Arethas. I go hard because I hope and pray that one day, people look back and go, ‘She could really f**king sing, you know.’ Which is why I keep going.”
Lovely.
Jessie’s most recent album, ‘Sweet Talker’, reached number five in the UK charts when it was released in 2014, and spawned the chart-topping single ‘Bang Bang’, which also featured megastars Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande.
For more fabulous quotes from Jessie J, be sure to catch her full interview in the March 2016 issue of Women’s Health, which goes on sale on 9 February.
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Capital Rocks - Red Carpet Arrivals(01 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Jessie J attends the annual 'Capital Rocks' concert in aid of the 'Help a Capital child' charity at The Roundhouse on November 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Capital Rocks - Red Carpet Arrivals(02 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Jessie J attends the annual 'Capital Rocks' concert in aid of the 'Help a Capital child' charity at The Roundhouse on November 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Capital Rocks - Red Carpet Arrivals(03 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Jessie J attends the annual 'Capital Rocks' concert in aid of the 'Help a Capital child' charity at The Roundhouse on November 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Capital Rocks - Red Carpet Arrivals(04 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Jessie J attends the annual 'Capital Rocks' concert in aid of the 'Help a Capital child' charity at The Roundhouse on November 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Attend The Royal Variety Performance(05 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets singer Jessie J as she attends the Royal Variety Performance at London Palladium on November 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Arthur Edwards-WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Attend The Royal Variety Performance(06 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Jessie J waits to meet Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as she attends the Royal Variety Performance at London Palladium on November 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Arthur Edwards-WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Singer Jessie J arrives for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, during the 65th Cannes film festival, in Cap d'Antibes, southern France, Thursday, May 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short) (credit:AP)
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British singer Jessie J performs during the third annual ELLE Women in Music event, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (credit:AP)
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British singer Jessie J poses at the third annual ELLE Women in Music event, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (credit:AP)
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British singer Jessie J arrives for the Brit Awards after party at a central London venue, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short) (credit:AP)
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Performer Jessie J arrives for the Brit Awards 2012 at the O2 Arena in London, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short) (credit:AP)
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Jessie J arrives at the 54th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (credit:AP)
Best-Selling British Solo Artist Jessie J Switches On The Oxford Street Christmas Lights(13 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Jessie J prepares to switch on the Oxford Street Christmas lights at Selfridges on Oxford Street on November 12, 2013 in London, England. 5.15pm Tuesday 12th November 2013: Pop sensation Jessie J was joined by James Arthur and Conor Maynard ahead of a one-off, exclusive performance to Oxford Street shoppers ahead of switching on the £1.5 million new lighting scheme for Christmas. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images for New West End Company) (credit:Getty Images)
Rock in Rio 2013(14 of39)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 15: Jessie J performs on stage during a concert in the Rock in Rio Festival on September 15, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MOBO Awards - Nominations Launch - Arrivals(15 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Jessie J arrives at the nominations launch for the MOBO Awards at Grand Connaught Rooms on September 3, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
GQ Men Of The Year Awards - Red Carpet Arrivals(16 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Jessie J attends the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 3, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Jessie J Poses At The Eden Project Ahead Of Her Performance At The Eden Sessions(17 of39)
ST. AUSTELL, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 14: In this handout photo provided by The Eden Project, Jessie J poses ahead of her performance at The Eden Sessions on July 14, 2013 in St. Austell, England. (Photo by James Ram/The Eden Project via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Agit8 Concert At Tate Modern Day 2(18 of39)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 13: Jessie J performing at agit8 at Tate Modern, ONE's campaign ahead of the G8 at Tate Modern on June 13, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Glamour Women Of The Year Awards 2013 - Red Carpet Arrivals(19 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Jesse J attends Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2013 at Berkeley Square Gardens on June 4, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Show At "Chime For Change: The Sound Of Change Live" Concert(20 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Jessie J performs on stage at the 'Chime For Change: The Sound Of Change Live' Concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013 in London, England. Chime For Change is a global campaign for girls' and women's empowerment founded by Gucci with a founding committee comprised of Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, Salma Hayek Pinault and Beyonce Knowles-Carter. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Gucci) (credit:Getty Images)
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British singer Jessie J performs during the 12th edition of the music festival Mawazine in Rabat on May 25, 2013. AFP PHOTOS / FADEL SENNA (Photo credit should read FADEL SENNA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fox's "American Idol 2013" Finale - Results Show - Show(22 of39)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Singer Jessie J performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2013' Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Voice - Launch Photocall(23 of39)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 11: Jessie J attends a photocall to launch the second series of The Voice at Soho Hotel on March 11, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brit Awards 2013 - Red Carpet Arrivals(24 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Jessie J attends the Brit Awards 2013 at the 02 Arena on February 20, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Jessie J - Book Signing(25 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Jessie J meets fans and signs copies of her book 'Nice To Meet You' at Waterstones, Piccadilly on September 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2012(26 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Jessie J attends the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2012 at The Royal Opera House on September 4, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2012(27 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Jessie J attends the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2012 at The Royal Opera House on September 4, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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British singer Jessie J performs with Brian May (L) of Queen at the Olympic stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games in London on August 12, 2012. Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 Olympic Games - Closing Ceremony(29 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Artist Jessie J performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Glaceau vitaminwater Presents Jessie J Live In London(30 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Singer Jessie J arrives at Glaceau vitaminwater presents 'Jessie J Live In London' at The Roundhouse on August 4, 2012 in London, England (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Coke) (credit:Getty Images)
Barclaycard Wireless Festival Day 3(31 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Jessie J performs at Barclaycard Wireless Festival at Hyde Park on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Danny Martindale/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards(32 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Singer Jessie J attends the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards at the London Hilton Hotel on June 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Isle of Wight Festival - Day 3(33 of39)
NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Jessie J peforms on the main stage on day 3 of The Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park on June 23, 2012 in Newport, Isle of Wight. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Diamond Jubilee - Buckingham Palace Concert(34 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Singer Jessie J performs on stage during the Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on June 4, 2012 in London, England. For only the second time in its history the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend’s celebrations. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Diamond Jubilee - Buckingham Palace Concert(35 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Singer Jessie J performs on stage during the Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on June 4, 2012 in London, England. For only the second time in its history the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend’s celebrations. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Diamond Jubilee - Buckingham Palace Concert(36 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Queen Elizabeth II meets Jessie J (L) backstage after the Diamond Jubilee, Buckingham Palace Concert June 04, 2012 in London, England. For only the second time in its history the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend's celebrations. (Photo by Dave Thompson - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2012(37 of39)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 29: Jessie J attends Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2012 at Berkeley Square Gardens on May 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Singer Jessie J arrives to attend the 2012 amfAR's Cinema Against Aids on May 24, 2012 in Antibes, southeastern France. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Universal Bacardi Brits After Party At Soho House Pop-Up(39 of39)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: In this handout image provided by Soho House, Jessie J (L) and will.i.am attend the Universal Music Brits party hosted by Bacardi at the Soho House Pop Up in Tate Modern on February 21, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tony Attille/Soho House via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)