James Blunt joins Dannii Minogue, Chris Isaak and Guy Sebastian on the X Factor Australia judging panel. And it turns out, he’s so much more than just a music expert boasting a cult following on Twitter thanks to his self-deprecating remarks.
After Ronan Keating left the reality singing show, we were concerned the days of zingers were gone. But rest assured, the You’re Beautiful hitmaker promises to bring the lols and then some.
Just two shows in and the series is already rating through the chart with James’ swagger also winning praise.
“You may know me as the singer of rather effeminate songs with a high-pitched, squeaky voice but judges be ready, I’ll be cutthroat,” the 41-year-old admitted during an on-camera chat.
And it doesn’t stop there, his X Factor tagline is Blunt by name, blunt by nature.
“I hope to be honest with people if they are good, I’ll say so, if they are bad, I’ll say so but hopefully with a little bit of kindness,” the British star added.
A few years back, the global superstar was told by his record label to join the social media site and he hasn’t looked back since.
Chatting to News.com.au, James said he loved joking about on the social network.
“It reminded me of being in the army where we constantly picked on each other, so I started laughing at people who took themselves so seriously,” the former army officer said.
“It’s a strange thing some humans do from the anonymity of their bedrooms, probably with their trousers around their ankles, writing abusive things to people they’ve never met.”
That sense of humour springs new life into the talent show, and it looks like the Goodbye My Lover singer has meet his match in fellow newbie, Chris Isaak.
Surprising viewers with their banter, James admitted that he’s having a blast with the American crooner.
“Chris and I being the newbies, we’ve gotten along incredibly well. We take the piss out of each other endlessly and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed that.”
In honour of the surprisingly witty X Factor judge, we look back at some of James Blunt’s funniest moments on Twitter!
Meet James Blunt. British superstar, your new X Factor Australia judge… and King of the wit.
The 41-year-old has no qualms interacting with his critics in the most hilarious way possible.
And it turns out, he’s not even a fan of his own music!
He might pay himself out but his romantic ballads have earned him a fortune worth millions.
“I sing songs I hate every night, I still learn to love them, I just think about the money and it makes me smile,” he joked to fellow judge Dannii Minogue.
Last year the former army officer tied the knot with socialite Sofia Wellesley.
While his personal life goes from strength-to-strength, he’s never too big-headed to remember not everyone is a fan of his!
And we just can’t help but love him for it.
He really, truly has zero ego. “I am back recording with Tom Rothrock who produced my first album Back To Bedlam,” he quipped in 2013 alongside this shot of Tom recoiling and covering his ears.
When someone asked “whatever happened to James Blunt”, he simply responded with an image of himself sandwiched between a group of stunning women. Perhaps the best #BluntBurn of all times!
X Factor* airs Sunday to Thursday nights. Be sure to tune in to check out the amazing Aussie talent and James’ constant wit.
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