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"I was apprehensive about the show because I don`t trust music shows. They came to me three months back and I had said no. I feel they all go through the TRP route where they manipulate reactions and situations. Music is too pure for me and I don`t want to dilute it," Sonu told PTI in an interview.
"Initially I thought `X-Factor` would be like that too.
But I realised that the team of Sony channel is into making this a biggest extravaganza on television. My consent is proof enough of my faith in the format," Sonu said.
The 37-year-old singer was the judge for two seasons of `Indian Idol`. Recently, he also judged children`s singing reality shows - `Little Champs` and `Chhote Ustaad`.
"I did not do any adult music shows because I thought there was lot of manipulation. I don`t see myself fitting into all this. I have had offers but I refused," Sonu said."