Sir Elton John Blasts X Factor

11 months ago 16th Dec 05:55

Sir Elton John has lashed out at U.K. TV talent show The X Factor - insisting he would raTher lose his genitals than watch it.The Rocket Man is due to perform a concert in London on New Year's Eve (31Dec08) - with The 2008 X Factor winner Alexandra Burke also lined up to appear at The gig.

c**k bitten off by an Alsatian (dog) than watch The show, adding: My balls too.

But he has risked sparking a row with organisers by blasting The TV show, in which contestants battle for a record contract by singing Their own versions of classic songs in a weekly knock-out competition. During a show at London's O2 Arena on Saturday, John said he would raTher have his "c**k bitten off by an Alsatian (dog)" than watch The show, adding: "My balls too."And it's not The first time The singer has slammed The programme. In 2006, he told a journalist: "The X Factor is a cruise ship show. I've got nothing against The people who go on - good luck to Them. But I hate how They're treated."Burke was crowned The 2008 X Factor champion on Saturday night (13Dec08).