Sam Smith Sparks Social Media Outrage After Claiming He Doesn’t Like Michael Jackson

13 August 2018, 12:04 | Updated: 13 August 2018, 12:06

Sam Smith Performing In New York. Picture: Getty

Fans are not happy after the footage was circulated online...

Sam Smith is facing a huge social media backlash after admitting that he isn’t a fan of Michael Jackson.

The soul singer made the surprising admission about the late King Of Pop while on holiday with US singer Adam Lambert.

While the pair were relaxing on boat, Sam Smith can be seen on camera saying “I don’t like Michael Jackson but this is a good song.”

The very short clip finishes after someone else can be heard saying “wow” in the background.

Adam Lambert accidentally posts a video of Sam Smith saying:

‘I don’t like Michael Jackson, but this is a good song’ pic.twitter.com/Rhw1lnA5O0
— Music News Facts (@musicnewsfact) August 10, 2018

Following the footage, which has now gone viral, fans took to social media to slam Sam Smith for his views.

@Samsmithsworld Don’t come for MICHAEL JACKSON when you wish you have sold as many records and you wish you were the King of Pop like he was. I’m so tired of you people studying our music, and studying our artist and claiming that you don’t like our music. Go sit your 1 HIT WONDER ass down and learn how to finish a tour. When you can sell as many records as the king of Pop, Michael Jackson then maybe you can say something. So I say to you Mr. Smith have several seats and come for me if you want to.

A post shared by Stephanie Mills (@iamstephaniemills) on Aug 12, 2018 at 10:52am PDT

Sam Smith is over. What self respecting musician says they don’t like Michael Jackson? Honey..
— bratty daddy (@Guido_Conz) August 10, 2018

Yes Sam Smith can have his opinion, of course. But you can’t just say “I don’t like Michael Jackson”, you have to say “I’m very sorry but Michael Jackson’s songs aren’t my fave.” That’s it. Pay some respect to the ultimate LEGEND and forever #1 of billions. pic.twitter.com/jLsyBx8uva
— F (@ItsokF) August 10, 2018

Michael Jackson wouldn’t like your music either.
— 94Wraith (@DreamExquisite) August 12, 2018

everyone is entitled to their opionion but how can you not like Michael Jackson???? Smooth Criminal? You Rock My World? Earth Song? Remember The Time? @samsmithworld
— carmen (@herstrulysari) August 10, 2018

Sam Smith doesn't like Michael Jackson. The same Sam Smith whose Bond theme sounded like Earth Song?
— 🦁👑 (@LisaCroft) August 10, 2018

Did I really just watch a video of Sam Smith saying he doesn’t like Michael Jackson???! pic.twitter.com/hT0BcRULUB
— Trenna Hopson (@trennaaa) August 11, 2018

People dragging Sam Smith for having an unpopular opinion when 90% of those people would still be making fun of Michael Jackson if he were alive. pic.twitter.com/Fo8wQTZ0Wm
— Lieutenant LT Smash (@Arachnidkid) August 10, 2018

Sam Smith is yet to respond to the backlash.

However the ‘Stay With Me’ singer posted a picture of himself sat on a beach soaking up the sun.

“Had the most beautiful few weeks with family and friends in California,” he said.

“Basically been listening to music non stop & laughing and eating avocados. Second leg of tour starts on Tuesday in Saint Paul. Can’t wait to see you all.”

Had the most beautiful few weeks with family and friends in California. Basically been listening to music non stop & laughing and eating 🥑🎼 Second leg of tour starts on Tuesday in Saint Paul. Can’t wait to see you all xxxx

A post shared by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on Aug 12, 2018 at 12:35pm PDT