James Blunt reveals what he really thinks about The X Factor Australia – and the singer doesn’t mince words
James Blunt reveals what he really thinks about The X Factor Australia – and the singer doesn’t mince words
British singer-songwriter James Blunt has opened up about his time as a judge on The X Factor Australia.
Blunt, 49, didn’t mince words when discussing his time on Channel Seven’s talent show.
“I didn’t like it, and I struggle with The X Factor because it’s more of a TV show than a music competition,” he said. Radio times.
His main criticism seemed to come from judges and producers choosing favorites each week rather than the merits of individual performances.
“The winners are always the judges’ choices and not the ones who do the best each week.”
British singer-songwriter James Blunt (pictured) has opened up about his time as a judge on The X Factor Australia. “I didn’t like it, and I struggle with The X Factor because it’s more of a TV show than a music competition,” he told Radio Times
Blunt served as a jury member in 2015 alongside Guy Sebastian (pictured left), Dannii Minogue (pictured center right) and Chris Isaak (pictured right). Isaac’s act, Cyrus Villanueva, was crowned the winner.
“Seeing these hopefuls with their fifteen minutes and their dreams shattering for ratings is pretty painful to me,” he continued.
Blunt was a judge in 2015 alongside Guy Sebastian, Dannii Minogue and Chris Isaak. Isaac’s act, Cyrus Villanueva, was crowned the winner.
The You’re Beautiful hitmaker’s reveal comes on the heels of a cheeky nude tour announcement from his bathtub two weeks ago.
The You’re Beautiful hitmaker’s reveal comes on the heels of a cheeky nude tour announcement from his bathtub two weeks ago. The singer opted to film the promo clip for his new album and tour from the unlikely setting of his bathroom as he leaned over the edge of the bath while addressing his fans.
The singer opted to film the promo clip for his new album and tour from the unlikely setting of his bathroom, leaning over the edge of the bath as he addressed his fans.
In the comedic clip, James showed off his shirtless yet muscular body as he shared the exciting news with fans.
With a straight face, he informed fans on how to pre-order the album to access the early ticket release.
The upcoming tour will see the singer-songwriter tour the UK playing twelve dates in arena and theater shows.
There is no word yet on whether the British heartthrob will be returning to Australia any time soon.
The upcoming tour will see the singer-songwriter tour the UK playing twelve dates in arena and theater shows.