Bublé: 'X Factor is a soap opera'

Michael Bublé has compared the entertainment on The X Factor to a soap opera.

The Canadian singer, who performed new single 'Cry Me A River' on the results show last week, also said that the programme's atmosphere was similar to a "Coliseum in ancient Rome".

"You are about to be judged by 14 million people. It is not the easiest gig in the world," he told The Sun.

"The atmosphere down there is scary. It's like the Coliseum in ancient Rome. Everyone's cheering and booing. It makes what I do seem a piece of cake."

Speaking about the singing talent on the ITV1 show, he said: "Time will tell if these kids turn out to be karaoke singers or artists. But at the end of the day it's an entertaining TV show. It's a soap opera. If an artist comes out of it, then that's a bonus."

He also defended Robbie Williams's comeback performance on the programme, adding that he would like to collaborate with the former Take That star in the future.

"People are very quick to jump on a guy and say 'he's high' or, 'he's drunk' but Robbie was getting up on stage for the first time in three years. Give the guy a break," he said.

"I can seem a bit loose and apparently some people thought I was drunk. So I felt for Robbie. I'm a huge fan of his and would love to do a duet some time."

Bublé's new album Crazy Love is out now.