Reality TV
Coldplay: 'We will never perform on X Factor'
Published Wednesday, Oct 26 2011, 16:44 BST | By Robert Copsey | 42 comments
Coldplay have revealed that they would never agree to perform on The X Factor.
Speaking at a press conference in Madrid today, the group insisted that they are fans of the talent show but wouldn't perform on it if they were offered.
Asked if they planned to sing with one of Gary Barlow's acts if they reached the final, Chris Martin said: "No. We all love The X Factor and we enjoy the show but we can't go on it. We do something different, and we're far too old."
Told they were all younger than judge Louis Walsh, Martin quipped: "Only by six months."
He added: "We were very behind that girl Stacey Solomon. But no, we could never appear on the show."
The band spoke in Madrid today ahead of a live show to be filmed by Control movie director Anton Corbijn in the city's Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas bullring. The gig will be available to stream online via Coldplay's official website.
The group's fifth studio album Mylo Xyloto is out now.
> Coldplay's Chris Martin feels "suicidal" over Mylo Xyloto release
Watch the music video for their new single 'Paradise' below:
Speaking at a press conference in Madrid today, the group insisted that they are fans of the talent show but wouldn't perform on it if they were offered.
Asked if they planned to sing with one of Gary Barlow's acts if they reached the final, Chris Martin said: "No. We all love The X Factor and we enjoy the show but we can't go on it. We do something different, and we're far too old."
Told they were all younger than judge Louis Walsh, Martin quipped: "Only by six months."
He added: "We were very behind that girl Stacey Solomon. But no, we could never appear on the show."
The band spoke in Madrid today ahead of a live show to be filmed by Control movie director Anton Corbijn in the city's Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas bullring. The gig will be available to stream online via Coldplay's official website.
The group's fifth studio album Mylo Xyloto is out now.
> Coldplay's Chris Martin feels "suicidal" over Mylo Xyloto release
Watch the music video for their new single 'Paradise' below:
42 comments
Loading...
Related Stories
Tube Talk
Greatest TV Theme Tunes: Friday FiverA look back at the catchiest theme tunes on television.
TV Interviews
'Apprentice' Adam blasts 'superfan' JadeThe latest fired candidate also reveals that he was behind Azhar's tiny shorts.
TV Ratings
'Long Lost Family' finish seen by 4.5mLong Lost Family bows out with a solid 4.5m for ITV1 in the 9pm hour.
TV Recaps
'Homeland' finale: Have your sayHomeland's incredible finale is reviewed by Digital Spy. Share your verdict.
