Grammy-nominated singer Seal has said that Susan Boyle is the only great talent to have emerged from reality talent shows.

Seal, 46, is currently promoting his new Hits album and he spoke while in LA about shows such as The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.

He 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.”