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Jessie J Dismisses Ariana Grande 'Diva' Claims

The singer says her Bang Bang co-star is "super-talented" and is just passionate about her career...

Jessie J has stuck up for her Bang Bang collaborator Ariana Grande over claims that she is a diva.

During an interview with US Weekly, the Burnin' Up singer was quizzed about Ari's alleged diva-ish behaviour, with Jessie insisting that the media have got the 21-year old star all wrong.

The Essex girl told the publication: "I always say,judge a person when you meet them.

"I've met Ariana, and there's avery thin line between 'diva' and 'survival'. And a lot of people can't (differentiate that) – and I've had that."

[related]Jessie continued: "I've had the diva stuff. And it's when people can't cope with how passionate you are, and how much you care.

"She's super talented, she's very young, and she's very sure of what she wants. I think she's wonderful.She's great."

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