Frankie Cocozza, one of this year's X Factor's most controversial contestants, has been axed from the show.
In a statement, Gary Barlow's bad boy act issued an apology, saying: "I'd like to apologise to Gary, my fellow contestants and everyone who has voted for me, but, as of today (Tuesday), I will no longer be in The X Factor.
"My life during the show has gone out of control and my behaviour off stage has over-stepped the rules of the competition. I no longer deserve my place in the show, so I am therefore leaving. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me."
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