Usher Praises The Wanted And One Direction's Fans Ahead Of MTV VMAs 2012 – Audio

6 September 2012, 13:13 | Updated: 6 September 2012, 13:22

The 'Climax' star speaks to Capital before tonight's ceremony in Los Angeles.

Usher has spoken to Capital ahead of the MTV Video Music Awards 2012 this evening (6^th September) to offer his praise of British stars The Wanted and One Direction.

The 'What Makes You Beautiful' stars will go head to head with the R&B star's close associate Justin Bieber on the night with The Wanted also facing off against the Canadian's signee Carly Rae Jepsen.

Usher works closely with both acts managers, Scooter Braun – who has also helped with The Wanted during their time in the US this year.

Asked if he had any split loyalties on the night, the 'OMG' star admitted everyone is a winner regardless of the outcome.

"I wish everybody that's there well," he confessed. "Although there cannot be four winners – there are no losers.

"The fact that their fans voted for them, the fact they put out great music – you know, hey."

You can view a picture of One Direction leaving their hotel for the MTV VMAs today below: (Picture: INF Photos)

Usher will also be hoping to scoop a prize on the night with his hit single 'Climax' nominated for Best Male Video – a category which Justin is also up for.

You can listen to Usher speaking to Capital FM's showbiz reporter Kevin Hughes about the MTV VMAs 2012 below:

Usher praises The Wanted and One Direction ahead of MTV VMAs

One Direction will join the likes of Rihanna, Green Day and Taylor Swift as the star performers on the night with The Wanted taking presenting duties for a prize at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, Usher recently thanked his fans for their support during his recent personal troubles and opened the iTunest Festival 2012 with an explosive performance.