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Joe Jackson spoke to ABC News this morning, and he declared that he and wife Katherine should get custody of Michael's kids, as he apparently knows what's best for them.

Joe told reporter Chris Connelly, "Yes, there's no one else to do what we can do for them. We should keep them all together and then make them happy, feed 'em like they're supposed to be fed, and let them get rest, plenty of sleep and grow up to be strong Jacksons."

Joe also hinted that the King of Pop's children might be looking to enter showbiz, and he already sees signs that they're interested in following in their father's footsteps. Joe said, "I don't know - I keep watching Paris. She wants to do something. And as far as I can see, well, they say Blanket, he can really dance." Hmm, maybe this is the real reason he wants custody?

Paris, Prince and Blanket have been living at the Jackson family's Hayvenhurst compound in Encino since their father passed away on June 25, and a custody hearing on Monday will determine the fate for the pop icon's three children...

Think they should live with Joe Simpson Jackson, or would they be better off with Debbie Rowe?