Michael Jackson’s father Joe wants to share custody of the King of Pop's three children with his estranged wife Katherine, and raise them to become superstar's just like their dad.

Katherine Jackson has temporary guardianship of Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, aka Blanket, until a full hearing takes place next week, and, despite living apart from his wife, Joe Jackson insists the pair should be allowed to raise the kids together.

He says, "We should keep them all together and make them happy. And feed them like they're supposed to be fed. And let them get rest... and grow up to be strong Jacksons."

Jackson Sr, who masterminded his kids' early careers, adds that at least two of the kids have the potential to follow in their father, uncles and aunts' footsteps: "I keep watching Paris. She wants to do something... (and) Blanket can really dance."