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Gallagher supporting James Arthur

Noel Gallagher has said he's still a fan of The X Factor - and he's rooting for James Arthur to win.

The former Oasis star once turned down Simon Cowell's offer of a job as a judge on the ITV1 show.

"I want James Arthur to win," he said, adding: "I wouldn't mind the Scouser (Christopher Maloney) to win as it would be great to watch him having a nervous breakdown eventually in about five years.

"I do like The X Factor, for my sins."'

Noel was also asked for his thoughts on the news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby, as he announced the line-up for the gigs for the Teenage Cancer Trust

"Well they're not the first people in the country to have a child, are they. I've got three," he said.

And questioned if he had any advice for them, he added: "Tell William he might want to think about rejoining the army - he might have a quieter life.'"

Noel, who has taken over as the main curator of the shows from The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, said organising them "brought out a side of me I don't really like, which is asking people for favours".

"I've never asked anybody for a favour in my life," he added.

The gigs feature the likes of Primal Scream, Kasabian, Ryan Adams and Rizzle Kicks on the bill.

Source: music.uk.msn.com
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