Stinging View of the X Factor ; Star Brands Show As 'Preposterous'

The Journal › November 12, 2009

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NORTH musician Sting has hit out at X Factor boss Simon Cowell saying his show is full of karaoke singers.

The Tyneside-born superstar has branded the programme a "preposterous talent show" which has "put music back decades". The former Police frontman claims that the ITV1 show is stifling creativity as contestants try to imitate successful artists rather than explore their own musical flair and individuality.

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Stinging View of the X Factor ; Star Brands Show As 'Preposterous'

And in addition to criticising the quality of performances on the show, the former teacher also di...

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