Allen: Bailey Rae 'a bit boring'

Lily Allen has hit out at her Brit Awards rival Corinne Bailey Rae, insisting the Put Your Records On star is "a bit boring".

Allen will compete against Bailey Rae for the British Female Solo Artist gong at the London awards ceremony on Wednesday.

Allen fears she has no chance of winning and would prefer fellow nominee Amy Winehouse to take home the prize rather than Rae.

She says: "Corinne Bailey Rae? I think she's a bit boring, sorry. She's a lovely girl but I don't think her music stands out and I'd be a bit annoyed if she won Best Female Artist. I'd be really happy if Amy Winehouse wins, though. She's brilliant.

"When I heard about the nominations I felt like it was a bit of a burden. I hate being in competitions because I never win. I'll go home with nothing. I just know I will."