X Factor Emily pulls out of show

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X Factor finalist Emily Nakanda has withdrawn from the show after a video emerged showing her allegedly attacking a teenage girl.


Emily was the youngest finalist on the ITV1 show

The 15-year-old was seen punching and grabbing the girl by the hair in the video recorded on a mobile phone.

A spokeswoman for the show said as a result of their investigations Emily had chosen to pull out of the contest with immediate effect.

Emily's mentor Sharon Osbourne said she was "deeply saddened" by the situation.

'Very sorry'

Louis Friberg, Emily's mother, said: "As a family we are heartbroken and are very disappointed with Emily's behaviour, we feel that there is no choice but to withdraw Emily from the competition.

"Emily regrets her actions but there is no way, as a family, we can excuse her behaviour. Emily is very sorry to have let the show, Sharon and the viewers down."

In the statement Ms Friberg also said her daughter and all the family "sincerely apologise" to the girl involved, her school and all the fans that have supported Emily.

Another video emerged earlier this week on You Tube showing Emily and a group of friends laughing and threatening a teenager, while one of the group held what appeared to be a weapon.

The video has since been removed from the website.

Show organisers have said that Emily's withdrawal will not effect the voting on the show this Saturday and one act will still leave the competition.

Sourced BBCi: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7075263.stm

[clarshack]

good to see. finally a bully getting what they deserve!

[Great Leap Forward]

They should have let her stay in and face the music. She is a two-faced wee bitch, acting all sweetness and light while in her spare time she is in a violent gang.

[thebandit]

Good enough for her

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Does anyone really watch this crap???

No, but I just read the thread! 

[his holiness nb]

attacking a teenage girl.

Its a pity it wasnt that obnoxious bollix Rhydian

He is great, like an evil genius from an old film.
I am not a big fan of these shows, but this guy is worth watching, stone cold crazy of course.

[gaagaa]

Does anyone really watch this crap???

No, but I just read the thread! 

me too - let's see how she fares in the real world now

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Just seen the video. Hateful auld cow