Sam Smith has spoken out against the ‘X Factor’, saying he believes the show is ‘damaging’ for songwriters.
The British star, who has performed on the ITV singing show twice, says he made a conscious decision not to audition as he wanted to be known for his own songs.
"The minute I started writing music, I knew that none of that stuff was going to be for me. I want people judging me on my voice and my songs - that's what's important to me.
It will mark the first time he has performed at the Brits, having been the recipient of the Critics’ Choice award last year, shortly before the release of his number one album ‘In The Lonely Hour’.
Also confirmed to perform are Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.
Celeb Review Of The Year 2014
January(01 of48)
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Lee Ryan and Casey Batchelor share a kiss on 'Celebrity Big Brother'Cries of 'hypocrite' sounded throughout the land back in January when Lee Ryan locked lips with glamour model Casey Batchelor in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house, despite insisting he wouldn't be kissing anyone because he found it 'distasteful'. So distasteful in fact that he quickly moved on to another of the 'CBB' ladies in the shape of Jasmine Waltz. What a guy. (credit:Channel 5)
January(02 of48)
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Roger Lloyd-Pack diesRoger Lloyd-Pack, best known for playing Trigger in 'Only Fools And Horses' star lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in January, aged 69.Roger was also known for playing farmer Owen Newitt in 'The Vicar Of Dibley', as well as for his roles in films 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'. (credit:Suzan/Suzan)
January(03 of48)
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Luisa Zissman and Dappy get naked on 'Celebrity Big Brother'With these two not-exactly-shy-and-retiring-types it was only a matter of time that they flashed their bits in the 'Celebrity Big House' - and each other when they shared a shower and pretended to have sex. Ooooh, steamy. (credit:Channel 5)
January(04 of48)
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Susan Boyle applies for a job at her local bookiesThe 'Britain's Got Talent' star (worth an estimated £20million) kicked off the new year by applying for a minimum wage job as a cashier at her local branch of Ladbrokes. Deputy manager David Corr said at the time: "Susan Boyle walked into the shop and inquired about the job advertised in our window. We were all in shock." What a superstar. (credit:Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)
Cara Delevingne and Michelle Rodriguez go publicIt didn't take a relationship expert to work out that Cara Delevingne and Michelle Rodriguez were a bit more than just good friends but the British supermodel and US actress went public back in February with a couple of major PDAs. But it was all over before it began with the couple splitting just months later. (credit:Getty)
February(07 of48)
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Simon Cowell forgets his shirt and wears the naffest jeans we've ever seenThe music mogul looked like an extra from a Village People tribute band as he took a stroll with his girlfriend Lauren Silverman, their new-born son Eric and one of his pampered pooches in Miami. Proof, that money REALLY can't buy you style. (credit:Splash)
February(08 of48)
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Susanna Reid splits from her partner Dominic CottonThe 'Strictly' curse struck again in February when 2013 contestant Susanna and her partner Dominic Cotton went their separate ways. Well, we say separate ways but Susanna has since revealed that they still 'live separately but together, happily in the same house'. How terribly Gwynnie and Chris of them both. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
March(09 of48)
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Benedict Cumberbatch photobombs U2 at the OscarsWhen the 'Sherlock' star stole U2's limelight on the Oscars red carpet, his photobomb skills went viral and made us love BC even more (if that was even possible). And what's better than a picture of Benedict photobombing U2? A video of it. (credit:Kevork Djansezian via Getty Images)
March(10 of48)
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Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott found deadL'Wren Scott, the fashion designer girlfriend of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger was found hanged in her NYC apartment in February. The Rolling Stones, who were in the middle of a tour, immediately cancelled their gigs as frontman Mick struggled to come to terms with her suicide. (credit:Getty)
March(11 of48)
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Former ‘Big Brother' star Rodrigo Lopes undergoes a sex-changeBrazilian Rodrigo Lopes, who starred in the 2009 series of ‘Big Brother’ revealed he'd had a sex-change back in March. Rodrigo, now called Rebecca, admitted he had turned to prostitution to pay for his surgery. (credit:Twitter)
March(12 of48)
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Susanna Reid defects to ITV from the BBCAfter months of speculation that Susanna had been wooed by ITV to co-present their revamped breakfast show 'Good Morning Britain', the rumours were confirmed in March. With a rumoured £1million salary, Susanna was all smiles, well, until the crappy reviews kicked in and viewers turned off in their thousands. (credit:ITV)
April(13 of48)
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Peaches Geldof found deadSir Bob Geldof's daughter was found dead at the home she shared with her husband and two children in Kent back in April. She was just 25. Peaches died of a heroin overdose, after a lengthy battle with addiction to the class A drug, an inquest heard in July. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Bob Hoskins dies, aged 71Before his death in April, British actor Bob Hoskins had enjoyed a career that spanned four decades and saw him star in countless hit films including 'The Long Good Friday', 'Mona Lisa', 'Mermaids' and the part-animated 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' for which he received a Golden Globe nomination. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Conchita Wins EurovisionAustria's Conchita Wurst triumphed in the annual contest and many fans praised 'the Bearded Lady' for promoting an open and positive approach to gender issues. The UK's entry Molly Smitten-Downes finished in a respectable 17th place.
Orlando And Justin's Ibiza 'Fight'There was more drama for Biebs in July when he was involved an altercation with Orlando. The scrap was allegedly caused by Justin's flirtatious behaviour towards the actor's former wife Miranda Kerr.
Lauren Goodger's Sex TapeLauren was at the centre of a sex tape scandal in July - though many fans took to Twitter to state that they couldn't find the clip.The former 'TOWIE' star hit back at claims that she'd engineered the story... then went into the 'CBB' house.
George Clooney And Amal Alamuddin Tie The KnotGeorge and Amal tied the knot not once but twice in September, with Amal clearly shooting down all competition for 'Celeb Hat Of The Year' with this fabulous number. (credit:Rex/MARCOCCHI/SIPA)
Chloe Jasmine Leaves 'The X Factor'Chloe's time on 'The X Factor' was short but sweet - she lasted just two weeks in the live shows, eventually being voted out over Jake Quickenden, but her rendition of 'Toxic' (or should that be 'Toxeeeeeeec'?) will stay with us, and 'X Factor' fans, forever. (credit:Dymond/Syco/Thames/Corbis)
Band Aid 30Three decades after the original 'Do They Know It's Christmas' topped the charts, Bob Geldof decided to round up some of the biggest names in music (oh, and Olly Murs was there) for another crack at the Band Aid whip... though this time around the track wasn't exactly met with unanimous praise. (credit:YouTube)
November(43 of48)
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Gemma Collins In 'I'm A Celebrity'Oh dear. (credit:Rex)
Madonna Shows The World Her 'Rebel Heart'How does one of the world's most famous women react when her music is stolen and posted online without her permission? By releasing six tracks from her forthcoming album online, including Diplo-produced lead single 'Living For Love'.
Sony Face Backlash After Cancelling 'The Interview'After Sony hackers went from leaking private emails to making violent threats over the release of 'The Interview', they decided to shelve the project altogether - though this decision was less than popular with the public, and it now looks like it will be released after all.