Grammy award winner Seal has admitted that he is skeptical about talent based reality TV shows and said that Susan Boyle is the only true artist that has emerged from the format.

In an interview with The Daily Star, Seal admitted that he watches shows like The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, but thinks they may be harming the music industry.

Seal said: “It’s good entertainment but I question sometimes whether it’s the best thing for our industry.

“Susan Boyle is an exception. I seriously believe that Susan couldn’t give a stuff about being famous. She sings because it’s in her – she’s a true artist. She sings because it’s her form of expression and if she doesn’t she will become ill. It’s her way of release.”

He added: “When I started of course I wanted to be successful but I didn’t want to be famous.

“I don’t know if winners of shows like The X Factor really want to be successful. What I see is an incredible drive to be famous.”