The Jackson Kids Make Surprise Appearance On The X Factor
Dec. 1 2011, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
By Adam S. Levy - Breaking Celebrity News Staff Writer
Michael Jackson's kids Prince Michael, Paris, and Blanket, along with other members of music’s most famous family, appeared on Wednesday's edition of The X Factor, as the show paid homage to the late King of Pop with contestants performing songs out of his incomparable catalog.
The family made the surprise appearance just days after the late pop star's live-in doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, received the maximum sentence of four years for his involuntary manslaughter conviction in the singer’s shocking death.
Jermaine, Tito and Marlon Jackson introduced their mother Katherine and the children, who received a standing ovation from the studio audience as well as judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid.
Prince Michael, 14, told host Steve Jones, "We're very excited to be here," while Paris called the night's performances of her father's songs fantastic.
"I love this show very much," the 13-year-old sa