James Arthur would love to be a judge on the celebrity version of ‘The X Factor’.
The ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ hitmaker previously walked away as the champion of the ITV singing competition back in 2012, and after plans were announced to create an all star version of the programme, James has said he’d "love to get involved" as a member of the judging panel.
Speaking to Mirror Online, he said: "I’d love to get involved but I wouldn’t want to be a contestant. I’m still signed to a record label so I don’t think it would be right for me to take part in that way, but I’d definitely be up for helping out in some way."
And when asked if he’d judge the show, he added: "Yes I’d love to do that. If they want a really honest judge then I’d be more than happy to do it."
Meanwhile, it was recently reported that retired footballer and TV hard man Vinnie Jones was in talks to appear on the revamped show, after releasing his debut album ‘Respect’ in 2002.
An insider said: "Vinnie looks all set to take part in the celebrity edition of ‘The X Factor’. Talks are ongoing and the details haven’t been agreed but it’s more than likely he will make the final line-up.
"He may have a rough and ready persona but Vinnie is a great singer and loves performing."
But although the team want Vinnie involved, it’s said to be "way too early" to have any solid news on who else is being lined up.
The source explained: "It’s early days and producers have been inundated with requests from celebrities wanting to be on the show.
"They are in talks with a variety of exciting names, but it’s way too early to confirm anything.
"Conversations about the line-up are ongoing and not set in stone. Producers are keeping tight-lipped right now, but it’s set to be a very exciting show."
James Arthur wants to judge celebrity X Factor
