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Eminem wants X Factor judging role

Thursday 26 November 2009
Rapper Eminem has said that he would love to act as a judge on 'The X Factor'.
1 of 2 Eminem - Wants to be a guest judge on The X Factor
Eminem - Wants to be a guest judge on The X Factor
2 of 2 The X Factor judges - Eminem thinks that they're not qualified to judge hip-hop acts
The X Factor judges - Eminem thinks that they're not qualified to judge hip-hop acts

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According to The Sun, he said: "No disrespect to the current judges but you need people who are global, platinum-selling stars."

"You need to prepare contestants for what it's really like out there, and what sort of pressure you are going to be under.

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"So much average talent comes out of these reality shows, it's time to give people a chance who deserve it."

"A hip-hop star will never win a show like 'The X Factor' without somebody like me on the panel."

"There are a lot of very talented hip-hop stars who would kill for a break in Britain but the judges aren't qualified in hip-hop."

"I keep my eye on the urban scene in Britain and there is a lot of talent out there. It needs somebody in power to open a door for them."

"I am not sure I would have the time to do it full-time, but I would come and be a guest judge. Simon tells it like it is and I am down with that. If somebody ain't good enough they ain't good enough."

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