Olly Murs reckons that coming from the X Factor is a disadvantage when it comes to landing nominations for the BRIT Awards.

The singer has nods in the Best Male Solo Artist and British Single categories at this year's event, which is taking place in London on Wednesday (February 20).

Speaking to Digital Spy, Murs believes, however, that he might have been nominated for more gongs in the past if he hadn't found fame through the X Factor. He said:

"To be recognised in the Best Male category is lovely. With all the X Factor stuff over my name, I feel like the industry and media people see it as my only downfall."

He continued: "For the success and sales that I've had, I would have probably warranted a Brits nomination last year for Best Male. Even with my album success and its sales, I would have probably been nominated for Best Album' by now. But being from The X Factor that's what you get unfortunately - it's a bit of a pain."

Murs was nominated for the British Single award in 2011 and 2012, but he failed to win either.