A representative for Britain's investigation into press standards has denied reports George Michael was called to testify in the official probe, after the singer alleged he had declined the request because it was all a "sham".
The former Wham! hitmaker took to Twitter.com on Tuesday (08May12) and told followers that he refused to give evidence at the U.K.'s Leveson Inquiry, which was set up to re-examine press controls and media ethics in the wake of the News of the World phone hacking scandal.
He wrote, "I was asked to talk to the Leveson inquiry, but I declined. It's all bulls**t."
Michael, who is thought to have been a victim of the News of the World controversy, went on to brand the inquiry a "sham" because authorities have failed to bring charges against those accused of phone hacking, adding that he would be "more than happy to help" if suspects were being prosecuted.
But a spokesman for the Leveson Inquiry has denied asking Michael to give evidence in the hearings, saying, "We have never made a direct approach to George Michael to appear at the inquiry."
Actor Hugh Grant, singer Charlotte Church and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling have all testified in the investigation after alleging they were all unfairly targeted by the media.