'X Factor' Hit With Fix Accusations, With Claims Simon Cowell Whispered To Judges To Save Ché Chesterman Over Anton Stephans (VIDEO)
'X Factor' Hit With Fresh Fix Accusations
Ashley Percival— The Huffington Post UK
‘The X Factor’ has been hit by more fix claims, after video footage emerged, showing someone whispering to the judges about who to save during Sunday (22 November) night’s results show.
The voice - thought to be Simon Cowell’s - can be heard saying Ché Chesterman’s name, after host Caroline Flack tells viewers the panel must choose who they want to save between Ché and Anton Stephans.
Not only had Anton mostly performed soulful ballads to that point in the competition, he’d also struggled with a version on ‘All About That Bass’ during the Bootcamp round.
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Anton was voted off on Sunday's show
Before his exit from the competition on Sunday, Anton clashed with judge Nick Grimshaw when he questioned his authenticity, following his performance of ‘ One Sweet Day’.
The feud has since rumbled on, with both stars making digs at each other during TV and radio appearances on Monday.
Back in series four, 15-year-old Emily Nakanda was one of the early favourites to win the show, but had to back out, after a video emerged showing her violently attacking another teenage girl.Reports at the time said Emily was asked to leave the competition by producers, or risk being axed. (credit:Ken McKay/Rex)
Frankie Cocozza Oversteps The Mark(02 of06)
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Frankie's hard partying during his time on 'X Factor' in 2011 was well-documented, but it ended up costing him his place in the competition, when he broke one of producers' "golden rules", later reported to have been the use of class-A drugs. (credit:Beretta/Sims/REX)
Grimmy And Rita Join The Show(03 of06)
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The addition of Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora was - at least initially - a controversial one, with some critics wondering whether either of them had the relevant experience to find the UK's hottest talent. (credit:ITV)
The Six Chair Challenge(04 of06)
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The 'Six Chair Challenge' has been a sticking point with 'X Factor' viewers since its debut in 2013. Many have branded the final stage of Bootcamp cruel, with some hopefuls gaining a place at Judges' Houses only to have to give it up later, but Simon Cowell clearly doesn't mind, as it's back for 2015. (credit:Tom Dymond/Thames/Rex)
Louis Walsh Pushes Dannii To Breaking Point(05 of06)
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Louis repeatedly accused Dannii of stealing one of his acts' songs back in 2008, resulting in the 'Put The Needle On It' singer breaking down in tears live on air, and having to vacate the panel at one point to gather herself.Simon jumped to Dannii's defence, telling Louis: "Dannii made the right choice, Louis, if you don't like it, tough."You're always whining and complaining. You two have to kiss and make up." (credit:ITV)
Gamu-Gate(06 of06)
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A turning point for Cheryl's popularity with the British public came when she was met with a backlash for putting both Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel through to the live shows, over viewers' favourite Gamu, despite neither of them finishing their performances at judges' houses.Reports later suggested that Gamu could be facing deportation from the UK - adding to the backlash against Cheryl - though the aspiring singer was later insistent this was not the case. (credit:Ken McKay/TalkbackThames/Rex)