Elton John blasts X Factor - but will play concert with Alexandra

Elton John blasts X Factor - but will play concert with Alexandra
As a tearful Alexandra Burke was told she had won The X Factor and would perform a concert with Elton John on New Years Eve, the veteran musician was telling a London audience that he couldn’t stand the TV talent show.

Performing at Greenwich’s O2 Arena on Saturday night, the flamboyant singer told the crowd that he would rather have his “c*** bitten off by an Alsatian” than watch the ITV show. Without going into too much detail on a family website, he also said he would be happy to lose his testicles in the process.

Across the capital at The X Factor’s studios in Wembley, a stunned Burke, in the arms of judge and music mogul Simon Cowell, was being told that as well as securing a record contract, her win meant she would share the 02 stage with Grammy magnet John in two-and-a-half weeks time.

Revellers at John’s concert heard the news shortly afterwards. As they were exiting the stadium, a message over the loud speaker announced Burke’s imminent performance with the man who had just blasted her route to fame.


Burke, at least, will be in sympathetic company at Elton John’s New Year’s Eve Party. The night’s other guest singer is fellow TV talent show winner – Pop Idol’s Will Young

at least elton john isn't slamming her... just the route she got there. i guess for someone like elton who had to work bloody hardto get recognition and a recording contract etc this would seem a little unfair. I have alot of respect for sir elton john.. his music is timeless.... easy to listen to and foot tapping too, and as i've said at least he's not knocking her