Katy B won the Mercury Prize

Katy B has revealed she won the Mercury Prize for the week thinking about this possibility is not even trying - for fear of jinxing it.

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The On A Mission singer is nominated for album of the year award, Adele , Elbow and PJ Harvey are facing stiff competition from other artists.

She told the Daily Star: "I'm trying not to jinx the occasion by thinking about it too much. I know I'll slip up if I over-think things."

But Katy has admitted that they get what they have to say on Tuesday Gong was thinking about.

She said, "I was out shopping with my mum on Friday and, while she was trying on a top, I tried to think about what I should say if I win".

"Mum put £20 on me to win a few weeks ago when I was 14-1."

Tinie Tempah, Ghostpoet and electronic group Metronomy are other nominees.