Dizzee Rascal hit out at the audience on the set of a new TV talent show starring the rapper, it's been claimed.

Rascal is one of three judges on Must Be The Music, which is searching for the next big music star.

But he and fellow judges Jamie Cullum and Sharleen Spiteri upset the audience at a recent taping when they decided to eliminate a crowd favourite.

According to the Sun, Rascal responded by grabbing the microphone and telling the crowd not to boo them.

"If we don't like someone you guys need to get behind us - otherwise it will create a s*** vibe,” he said.

A producer is said to have backed the rapper's reaction, telling the audience to “work with us”.

Must Be The Music is set to air on Sky in August.

(by Jason Gregory)