Robbie Williams has said he was high on coffee and fear during his X Factor performance.

The former Take That man told the Daily Mirror he suffered from a combination of nerves and too much caffeine in the X Factor canteen before his performance of latest single Bodies.

“It’s the same as the deer in the headlights, the deer’s not high on anything other than fear,” he said.

Robbie added that he didn’t feel as confident as in the past.

He said: “I didn’t feel like the seasoned pro I am. It felt a bit alien. I maybe should’ve done a few other shows before the big one.”

However, things are now looking up for Robbie – he is the latest artist to be confirmed to play at the MTV Europe Music Awards and his latest single Bodies is his fastest-selling since Rock DJ.

Writing on his blog, he said: “Wow, what a result… In this day and age that’s absolutely amazing… I’m floored.”