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Brian Friedman: 'Wagner has no talent'

Published Tuesday, Nov 30 2010, 22:42 GMT | By Naomi Rainey
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X Factor creative director Brian Friedman has branded axed contestant Wagner Carrilho as the "elephant in the room" of the talent show.

Friedman told The Press Association that he struggled with the 54-year-old singer prior to his elimination on this Sunday's live show.

He explained: "[Wagner] is not a great singer and he doesn't do well with staging, so it always came down to me and I really felt the pressure to make it amazing.

"It is definitely a weight off my shoulders. He was like a big grey elephant in the room. But I had no issues with him other than he has no talent."

Friedman added: "I am proud of the work I did with him - it was always spectacular."
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