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Elton John has said talent shows are "the worst" for aspiring artists, and has instead advised them to "go and play in a pub".

The 77-year old musician has warned emerging talent away from the instant fame that comes with televised music competitions.

Sir Elton John didn't hold back his feelings for the ITV singing competition X Factor, urging young musicians to go and play in a pub instead.

"And backbone is so important, because the worst thing that can happen to you in the industry are things like X Factor and instant fame on television where you have no experience of playing live.

Elton John has warned new and emerging acts that instant TV fame such as The X Factor brings is the "worst thing" and reckons they should "play in a pub" instead.