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Emeli Sandé isn't a big fan of The X Factor if she's being honest

  • April 24, 2013
  • Sam Hine

Emeli SandeUnderground artist Emeli Sandé isn't a fan of the whole X Factor business.

The 'Suitcase' chanteuse spoke to — BRACE YOURSELVES — the Daily Star Playlist about the franchise, noting: "I find it quite depress­ing. I find it sad that four people are judging these people and really knocking their confidence."

“I don’t think I would have con­sidered appearing on The X Factor [unless she's promoting her new single or giving a song to an X Factor con­test­ant]," Sandé banged on. "I would have been able to sing but I don’t like the fact that nobody creates on the show. Writing needs to be encouraged."

Oh here we go.

“Finding an entry into the business isn’t easy so I under­stand why people do it. You can tell when people want to be musicians or want to be famous. The kids who need music in their lives should just focus on their craft."

'Craft'.

 

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