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The X Factor is once again at the centre of a controversial row over newspaper claims that Diana Vickers was well enough to appear on last Saturday night's show.
Viewers were told that Diana couldn't perform a song on 'Mariah week' because she was suffering from laryngitis, however, the Daily Mirror has a video of her sounding in good voice during Bonfire Night celebrations - just several days before the show.
This appears to contradict claims made during the programme that she first complained about her voice the pervious Sunday and missed rehearsals because she was confined to her bed all week.
Fans of the series are now speculating that the real reason she missed the show was because she would have struggled to perform a Mariah Carey song.
Diana automatically got through to this week's show while Laura White was voted off in one of the most controversial decisions in X Factor history.
More than 21,000 people have now signed a petition to bring back Laura to the contest. Laura was an early favourite to win the show and blamed her departure on newspaper stories about her lovelife along with tactical voting by the judges.
What do you think of the claims about Diana? Do you think Laura should get another chance? Let us know what you think...
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It's quite simple ~if you don't run the 100m at the Olympics you have no chance of winning a medal. The same should go for the X Factor. NO judge can claim that others have committed tactical judging they all have at some point - we have seen it with the ding offs : 'I have to vote for my star'. Be honest vote for the better singer which brings me onto Daniel - why the hell is he still in?? (*&£!£^&!£^&*!%£&^!%£&£!
Posted by: gorgeous_elf on Wed Nov 12 12:30PM | Report abuseOK
Posted by: paul.crouchart on Wed Nov 12 12:30PM | Report abuseLaura White's voice was very weak and she did not present very well. Altogether a mediocre performance - she deserved to be voted off. Couldn't think why she was there in the first place, she was so poor.
Posted by: janeaccs on Wed Nov 12 12:30PM | Report abusedefinately a fix. laura should be brought back and diana out. remenber rick waller? he was ill and had to leave letting darius in.
Posted by: spinneysden on Wed Nov 12 12:31PM | Report abusethis isnt about talent - its about making sure simon cowell or little boy loueeeee have the best artist to make THEm money.Its all about these 2 horrendous human beings and the greed and self perpetuation of THEIR business interests - thats what the x factor is.......its a business for simon cowell and all the other hidious human beings involved.Fame and fortune will end this world - to many people have to little while these idiots run the world to make themselves rich.Do you really expect these manipulative greedy businessmen to be honest ? so what of they give0.0000005% to charity and support wannabee idiots who think fame will bring them happiness.Lets be clear what this show is about - the business interests of 2 men.........
Posted by: mattishq on Wed Nov 12 12:31PM | Report abuse@#$% SIMON. DANNY, LOUIS, they did not like that Cherly had the better group it was all planned
Posted by: kinobertina on Wed Nov 12 12:31PM | Report abuseDiana doesn't have s strong voice and I won't be surprised if indeed she did pretend to be sick last week. She got through last week with no trouble and that is not fair to other contestants at all who had to work so hard to perform well.
Posted by: taranehg on Wed Nov 12 12:31PM | Report abuseI agree, your saw on the VT on Saturday night Diana Screaming and shouting at Bonfire night something doesn't sound right! Don't get me wrong I love Diana but I loved Laura more where is the petition I will sign it and know plenty more who will!!!
Posted by: shelleybanham on Wed Nov 12 12:31PM | Report abuseEnough viewers did not vote for Laura and as such she ended up in the bottom two. It is their(the viewers) own fault. They left it up to Simon and Louie and and the two did what they felt they should do. That is life. It is the viewers fault. Stop blaming Xfactor. Move on people!!!! Also, the viewers have the power, if you think it is unfair for Diana to continue in the competition then just don't vote for her. It's not rocket science people!!!
Posted by: tashara2002 on Wed Nov 12 12:31PM | Report abuseLaura was voted out, people need to get over that, I'm sure she is one of those who will get a record contract or something anyway
Posted by: samdawsoniow on Wed Nov 12 12:31PM | Report abuse