Contestants on one of Britain’s most popular television talent shows better run for cover — hip-hop’s most outspoken heavyweight is lobbying for a spot at the judges’ table.

Eminem wants to be a judge on the The X Factor.

“No disrespect to the current judges but you need people who are global, platinum-selling stars,” Em said this week. “You need to prepare contestants for what it’s really like out there, and what sort of pressure you are going to be under. There are a lot of very talented hip-hop stars who would kill for a break in Britain but the judges aren’t qualified in hip-hop,” the rapper explained.

Em’s convinced he and collabo co-hort Dr. Dre would be ideal for unearthing talent the UK music scene.

“I keep my eye on the urban scene in Britain and there is a lot of talent out there. It needs somebody in power to open a door for them,” he added. The rapper’s also admitted to being a fan of Simon Cowell, saying he “tells it like it is and I am down with that”.

Eminem’s new album, Relapse: Refill – featuring seven unreleased bonus tracks not included on the May release — is due out Dec. 21.