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Emeli Sande has admitted that she's supporting X Factor hopeful James Arthur in this year's competition.
Sande performed on The X Factor stage last Sunday with Labrinth, and met James backstage after his rendition of LMFAO's 'Sexy and I Know It.'
The 'Read All About It' singer now appears to be a fan of his, telling the Metro: "I really like James Arthur.
"I haven't watched too much but I definitely saw his performance at the beginning. He just blew me away."
She went on to say that she'd like to work with him, adding: "I met him at the weekend and I'd love to get in the studio with him. I think he'd be great. He's brilliant."
However, Sande went on to say that she would never have considered being a contestant on the reality show, citing nerves as a reason not to.
She explained, "I think I'd try any other route than doing it. I couldn't face going on that stage every week, it's nerve-wracking."
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This is big praise coming from Sande, who recently won a much coveted Q Award for Best Solo Artist.
She was quoted in the Daily Record as saying, "This is a big one. It's a big competition, so it was really good. I'm very happy about this.
"It feels really nice to get that type of acknowledgement."
Sande also begins a sold out tour next month, including dates at the Royal Albert Hall and Manchester Bridgewater Hall.
Tickets for Emeli Sande's 2013 tour go on sale on Friday at 9am, for more details visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
March 26 - Birmingham, O2 Academy
March 29 - Newcastle, City Hall
April 1 - Edinburgh, Usher Hall
April 2 - Manchester, O2 Apollo
April 5 - Brighton, Dome
April 6 - Bristol, Colston Hall
April 8 - London, Hammersmith Apollo
Watch a video of James Arthur's X Factor rendition of 'Sexy and I Know It':
Below - photos of Blur, Kylie, Emeli Sande and more at the Q Awards
