Harket: 'X Factor limiting and shallow'

Morten Harket has accused The X Factor and the Eurovision Song Contest of being limiting.

The A-ha frontman told London Lite that if asked to pick which he preferred between the two he would choose neither.

Harket said: "I do respond to the ideas behind the Eurovision and The X Factor but they're both so limiting and very, very shallow."

When asked if he wanted to be known for his music or if he enjoyed his status as a heartthrob, the 'Take On Me' singer added: "I can choose to be a serious musician but the sex symbol part is not up to me."

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