Leona Lewis has teased she is hoping to release her first album in more than 10 years

Leona Lewis is "planning" to release her first album in over 10 years in 2026.

The 40-year-old singer - who has felt "disconnected" in her job for many years - has not released an LP since 2015's I Am, and has focused on making Christmas songs.

She told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "I’ve actually been in and out of the studio for the past couple of years. It’s been a real labour of love, and I’m planning to share music next year."

The three-time Grammy award nominee is currently performing her A Starry Night shows at Voltaire at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, which began in November and runs until January 2026.

And the Bleeding Love hitmaker does not have a tipple before or after the performances.

Leona - who has a three-year-old daughter called Carmel Allegra with her husband, Dennis Jauch - said: "I don’t really drink when I’m touring or doing a run of shows. I also have a toddler I’m running after, so drinking is the last thing on my mind right now.

"I’m very much in Christmas land at the moment, but the show is a nice blend of my original songs and favourite Christmas music."