Boy George claims 'X Factor' would have rejected David Bowie

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'The X Factor' has always had its fair share critics -- now it's the turn of Boy George. The former Culture Club singer slammed the Saturday night talent show for supporting bland acts while claiming that someone like David Bowie -- in all his glam rock pomp -- would have been rejected.

Speaking on BBC2's 'Secrets Of The Pop Song' (via The Sun), Boy George fumed: "You have got the audiences dictating the art form which is dreadful. Imagine what would have happened to David Bowie if he'd gone on 'The X Factor'. They would have said, 'Lose the cape, honey' and, 'The ginger hair isn't going to work!'."

He continued: "It's all down to demographics, market research and target audiences, which isn't really what artistic things are about."

However, speaking to The Sun earlier this year, the 50-year-old singer claimed he'd have no qualms being a judge on the show if asked. "I would be great but I'm not sure if they could handle me. I'd do it but it depends how much they would pay me and if I could have Cheryl Cole's wardrobe budget."

Watch the video for David Bowie's 'The Jean Genie'

 

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