James Blunt says he had to break into a fan's home and rummage through her flat while taking part in the French version of Saturday Night Takeaway.

The UK show is fronted by Ant and Dec and won the Bafta for best entertainment programme this year.

The French version, Tout Peut Arriver (which translates as Anything Can Happen), lasted for just two episodes.

"I broke into a fan's house and went through their personal drawers and stuff like that," he says.

"For me it was just a great opportunity to try on some women's clothing and a bit of make-up and things that I don't usually get to do in my own home," he joked.

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James Blunt is about to begin his role as a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor but spoke to Newsbeat before heading there via Spain.

He says going into a fan's flat was quite creepy and the show was a bit weird.

"I was a compère at the back," he says. "You had the comedians at the front, the audience and I were stood in a corner.

"I was an MA, an announcer, the voice from above. It was in French as well, so it was quite tricky.

"I can probably order food in restaurants so you'd probably have to ask the French how it went but they seemed to understand what I was talking about. I can do a few interviews in French, so I know enough but I can't remember saying baguette."

The singer's hits include You're Beautiful, 1973 and Bonfire Heart from his latest album Moon Landing.

And because he's been so busy writing, recording and touring, the 41-year-old says he hasn't even seen the original Saturday Night Takeaway with Ant and Dec, which started in 2002.

"Weirdly I haven't seen the UK version and I feel extreme guilt and I apologise to Ant and Dec," he says.

"When I was asked to speak to you I didn't really know what you were on about. I just knew the strange programme I'd done in France.

"But I'm now told this is a big deal and this is what they're winning awards for and that it's a fantastic show.

"I know that they're taking it to the States. I am briefed on that.

"This is a new wave of British television sweeping over to America. James Corden is leading the charge but now in come the cavalry in the form of Ant and Dec."

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