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Tulisa begs show bosses


She fears contestants are being pushed to breaking point


ulisa’s had a strong word with X Factor producers for being too harsh on contestants. The


23-year-old judge, who was in tears after having to boot off 2 Shoes on the first live show, has laid into programme executives – saying she feels ‘sick with worry’ because of the pressure the wannabes are under. ‘She’s really worried


been getting.’ As of last week Kitty had been moved out of the main dorm she shared and into her own room after saying she was being bullied. Tulisa, who’s one of


after the big twist on the first show,’ says our source. ‘It put a lot of pressure on everyone. She also thinks that being cooped up in the house could push some of them to breaking point. She’s especially concerned for Kitty because of all the hate mail she’s


‘SHE’S JUST SICK WITH WORRY’


the most hands-on judges, is in touch with contestants daily. She’s particularly sensitive to their needs after years of being a carer for her mum Ann, 51, who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder when Tulisa was a baby.


Ann, who was a singer, was sectioned when Tulisa was five, but the N-Dubz star maintains the experience made her the strong person she is today.


The cute factor Tulisa hated


having to vote off her act 2 Shoes


‘Tulisa knows how hard the pressure of fame can be,’ says the friend. ‘She thinks that asking each judge to ditch an act put everyone under unnecessary strain. She signed up for the show to help find talent, not traumatise contestants.’ The wannabes normally


only leave the X Factor house for scheduled events that are filmed for the show. When they’re allowed an evening off to see friends, they have to be back by 10pm.


Prepare to say ‘aww’ – we’ve unearthed some of the contestants’ kiddie pics


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Who knew Janet Devlin was a natural blonde?


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