X Factor winner quits Twitter over homophobic row

James Arthur has quit Twitter.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013 - 08:16

James Arthur has quit Twitter.

The 2012 'X Factor' winner has posted his last message on the site after posting a number of controversial comments and a rap song featuring a homophobic slur which got him into hot water.

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