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Elton John says he hates shows like The X Factor and Pop Idol.
He said: "I think shows like Pop Idol and The X Factor have had their day and hopefully coming to an end.
"The last Pop Idol featured a really mediocre bunch of people."
He says that he feels sorry for Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus, he said: "I think they picked her because of her size and because she's so different. She's obviously a very sweet girl and my heart goes out to her.
"They don't prepare them for when it all starts to go wrong. They don't care. She's a good enough singer, but come on, she's not a pop star. Her situation is cruel and I feel sorry for her."
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