Sir Cliff Richard has admitted that he watches ITV’s X Factor and said that come of its contestants are “phenomenal singers.”

The Press Association quotes Cliff as saying that he thinks some of the stars are very talented, but he doubts they will still be around in 50 years time.

Sir Cliff said of the show: “It’s shown me that there are people out there who are really phenomenal singers.”

But he added: “It doesn’t mean they are going to be there in 50 years’ time. These young kids that come up now don’t get the support we did, but is anybody interested in being here in 50 years’ time? Maybe not, but they are good singers.”

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The Sun have reported that Sir Cliff was all set to sign until BB bosses refused to give him his own private toilet to use in the house.

"Everyone was really excited about the prospect of having a legend like him on the series," said a source.

"But, early on in negotiations, reservations were raised about the lack of privacy and whether any alternative arrangements could be made.
"One suggestion raised was that Cliff could have his own bathroom away from the main house which would not be filmed, but ultimately that proved not to be possible."

The insider added: "Producers were disappointed but are confident the cast they have gathered will more than make up for his absence."

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Rumours are rife at the moment that Sir Cliff Richard may be going to appear in the Celebrity edition of Big Brother, which is back in January after ‘resting’ for a year. And for resting, read, ‘hiding in disgrace’ following the racism debacle.

Apparently, the show’s producers are keen to sign Sir Cliff in the hope that he’ll let slip on air about some of the many ‘secrets’ which have always dogged him. Such as, why he’s still single and is he in fact gay?

Last month, in his autobiography the original Bachelor Boy said that for the past seven years he’s been sharing his home with a man, ex-Catholic priest Father John McElynn, 53, who Cliff even refers to as his “companion” so BB bosses are praying Cliff might ‘come out’ on screen in the house.

Other celebs rumoured to be in talks about going on Celebrity BB include ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena and soul diva Whitney Houston.

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