ITV has confirmed that controversial The X Factor contestant It is unclear what the exact reason for his exit is, but reports suggest the 18-year-old broke one of the ‘golden rules’ of the competition.
In a statement, Frankie said: “I’d like to apologise to Gary, my fellow contestants and everyone who has voted for me, but, as of today, I will no longer be in The X Factor. My life during the show has gone out of control and my behaviour off stage has over-stepped the rules of the competition.
“I no longer deserve my place in the show, so I am therefore leaving. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me.”
An X Factor spokesperson added: “Frankie is leaving the show today after breaking competition rules. He is going to take some time out before continuing his career as a singer. We wish him all the best for his future.”
Frankie has divided viewers’ opinions, with his drunken antics and sexual encounters becoming the subject of many headlines during his time on the show.
The Sun claims that bosses were ‘infuriated’ after he stayed out partying all night at the weekend. It is thought he was asked to leave the contestants’ house this morning.
However, Sky News have reported that the singer may have been kicked off the show ‘amid allegations relating to drugs’
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