British singer Beverley Knight has lashed out at popular talent show X Factor, labelling it a "monstrosity". 

The 38-year-old soul star told Digital Spy that she wouldn't feel comfortable appearing on the competition because she doesn't agree with it and what it stands for:

"A lot of my friends say that I should go on that show, but I don't think I could get into bed with that monstrosity,"

"I couldn't ever stand there and effectively tell them how to become a superstar. They won't be, and a huge amount of money will be sunk into them that could have gone to someone who has worked hard for it. I love to give my advice and expertise to artists who are putting in the groundwork, but that show requires a level of fakeness that I couldn't give."

The songstress is due to begin her UK tour later this year and you can catch her at the following venues:

• November 14 - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
• November 15 - Leamington Spa Assembly
• November 16 - Royal Albert Hall in London
• November 18 - York Barbican Centre
• November 19 - Preston Guildhall
• November 20 - Bridgewater Hall in Manchester
• November 22 - Wolverhampton City Hall
• November 23 - Nottingham Royal Centre
• November 24 - Salisbury City Hall
• November 26 - Sage Gateshead
• November 27 - Bristol's Colston Hall

Watch her recent performance of 'Apparently Nothin'' on Later with Jools Holland here: