Sting claims the judges of British Talent show The X-Factor “have no recognisable talent apart from self-promotion.” He told the San Francisco Chronicle, “I am sorry, but none of those kids are going to go anywhere, and I say that sadly. They are humiliated when they get sent off. How appalling for a young person to feel that rejection. It is a soap opera, which has nothing to do with music. I was looking at televised karaoke, where they conform to stereotypes. They are either Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston or Boyzone.” 2006 winner Leona Lewis may feel differently – but is she the exception that proves Sting’s rule…? PHOTO CREDIT: THEINSIDER.COM
