Eminem 'wants X Factor judging role'

[dutchman]

Hip-hop superstar Eminem reportedly wants to join The X Factor as a guest judge.

According to The Sun, the rapper is a fan of a show and believes he could join Simon Cowell on the panel.

Eminem 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.

"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."

He added: "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."

Eminem said that he could "guarantee" the discovery of a rap star if he and producer Dr Dre were each given a judging slot on the show.

[pollyanna]

Heaven help us

[yourworstnightmare]

I would love to be a judge on this show, and I admire Simon Cowell, he tells it how it is and he is Quality, but even he seems to be getting grief even though he is right 99% of the time. Whatever you do Simon Cowell domnt ever tone down your opinions, otherwise god help the music scene.