He was the first artist not to come out of 'The X Factor' to be signed to Simon Cowell's record label Syco in six years but this hasn't stopped Labrinth from slamming his boss's show.
Labrinth slammed the X Factor when speaking to us at 'The Sweeney' premiere. [Copyright Rex]
Talking exclusively to omg! at 'The Sweeney' premiere tonight, Labrinth explained that he wasn't a fan of 'The X Factor'.
He told us: "X Factor isn't about musicians; it's about people that want to be famous"
"I don't watch it — it isn't interesting to me. I think X Factor is… the X Factor, that's it."
The singer did however admit that boss Simon was the best in the industry when it comes to launching the careers of singers.
He said: "It's not my thing, but if you want to be a singer then Simon Cowell is your man, but if you are an artist you do your own thing."
Good damage control there Labrinth!
Labrinth said the The X Factor isn't about musicians. [Copyright Wenn]
Labrinth was signed to Syco in 2010 with song 'Earthquake' gaining the second highest selling first week sales of 2011- being piped to the top spot by X Factor winners Little Mix's 'Cannonball'.
Maybe that's why he has such a sore spot when it comes to the X Factor?
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We then asked the opinionated singer what he thought about rapper Proffessor Green's outspoken behaviour on Twitter.
He admitted: "I think freedom of speech is a good thing, it works for some people but I love him — you've got to say what's on your mind."
Clearly Labrinth practices what he preaches.