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An X Factor contestant has reportedly threatened to kill herself after failing an audition for the show.
The woman, who was in her 50s, became hysterical after getting a 'no' from all four judges at a recording in London earlier this week, reports The Sun.
A witness told the paper: "She ran off, shouting that she was going to commit suicide. The producers ran after her. An hour and a half later they were still making sure she was OK."
The distressed contestant visited the show's doctor the morning after her audition and they were satisfied that she was feeling better about the situation.
This is the first year that the X Factor production team have had a doctor on standby at the auditions. It's believed they decided to have a medic on the set following Susan Boyle's meltdown on Britain's Got Talent.
There is added pressure for this year's contestants as the auditions are being held in front of a live audience.
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they destroy peoples lives for the amusment of others
Posted by: tannerandsons on Thu Jun 25 12:29PM | Report abuseId feel like suicide if I even had to WATCH that programme let alone participate in it. Its a load of hogwash!
Posted by: tottonfemale40 on Thu Jun 25 12:30PM | Report abuseDon't forget it is voluntary to audition. Nobody is forced to go through with it. The problem is there are some totally deluded people who start by saying "I'm like Mariah Carey" and sound like a cat wailing - but they are the most entertaining!!
Posted by: tcle on Thu Jun 25 12:30PM | Report abuseIf you dont want the pressure - dont enter!
Posted by: nigel_crisp on Thu Jun 25 12:30PM | Report abuseThink the contestants should be interviewed briefly before auditioning to eliminate any vulnerable people even going ahead with a gruelling audition. This may save a lot of 'silly people' who think they have talent even getting on the first step. Tough love does work.
Posted by: lindale86 on Thu Jun 25 12:30PM | Report abuseAll good publicity for the show!
Posted by: nigel_crisp on Thu Jun 25 12:30PM | Report abuseget a life
Posted by: shinto6969 on Thu Jun 25 12:31PM | Report abuseshe needs to get a life and get over it man
Posted by: caroline_puppy_634 on Thu Jun 25 12:31PM | Report abusethe shows don't put anyone under pressure. People choose to go on them and put pressure on themselves. No one is forced to perform!
Posted by: michaelponting on Thu Jun 25 12:31PM | Report abuseget a life
Posted by: caroline_puppy_634 on Thu Jun 25 12:31PM | Report abuse