Brian May has denied that Queen and and Adam Lambert will appear on the X Factor this weekend.

It was reported recently that the UK rockers and the US singer will perform live on the TV talent show in the weeks ahead.

Daily Star columnist James Ingham claimed on Twitter that the band was pencilled in to take to the X Factor stage this year.

However, guitarist May posted on his website today (November 3) that reports of the group appearing on the show this weekend - which will run with a Queen vs Michael Jackson theme on Saturday (November 8) - are untrue.

He wrote: "Some excellent news ahead of Monday’s release of 'Queen Forever'. This Saturday’s X Factor will be a Queen vs Michael Jackson special.

"Please note: Contrary to rumours, Queen + Adam will NOT be appearing!"

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