After teaming up for their own emotional duet, Leona Lewis and Calum Scott opened up about the collaborations that mean the most to them — and their answers span decades, genres, and pure pop history.
Talking Duets on Good Morning America
Lewis and Scott appeared on Good Morning America to perform their shared version of “You Are the Reason,” the hit Scott originally released in 2017. After the performance, the two sat down backstage and revealed their favorite duets of all time — and their picks reflect deep respect for chemistry, contrast, and emotional balance.
Calum Scott’s Favorite Duets
Scott surprised many with his all-time pick:
Under Pressure – David Bowie & Freddie Mercury
“That might surprise people,” Scott admitted — but he praised the song’s tension, vulnerability, and raw power.
Other duets Scott loves:
Promiscuous – Nelly Furtado & Timbaland
Perfect Duet – Ed Sheeran & Beyoncé
Say Say Say – Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
Leona Lewis’s Favorite Duets
Lewis leaned into big vocals and emotional storytelling, naming several iconic pairings:
The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica
The Prayer – Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
Endless Love – Diana Ross & Luther Vandross
A Duet That Now Joins the List
With “You Are the Reason,” Lewis and Scott added their own chapter to the duet canon — one built on restraint, sincerity, and emotional clarity rather than spectacle.
Fans can explore Leona and Calum’s full favorite-duets playlist on GMA’s official Spotify account, a fitting extension of a collaboration rooted in respect for the songs that prove two voices are often stronger than one.


