‘X Factor’ contestant Gamu Nhengu has recorded a single being released in the battle for the Christmas number one spot, it was confirmed today.

'X Factor' reject Gamu Nhengu said that she was over the pain of being kicked off the ITV talent show.

Sinitta has vowed to help Gamu Nhengu's singing career.

Katie Waissel's mother says the 'X Factor' star is being bullied and has told of her fears that her daughter will be pushed off the show.

Katie Waissel scraped through to the next round of 'The X Factor' after judges voted to save the controversial singer.

Nicolo Festa became the first act to be booted off The X Factor tonight as the series started with a double eviction.

Rejected 'X Factor' contestant Gamu Nhengu claimed today she will face the firing squad if she is forced to return to her native Zimbabwe.

Gamu Nhengu was not among the four 'X-Factor' acts had their hopes of pop stardom revived tonight when they were revealed as wildcards for the final.

Simon Cowell has thrown his weight behind the campaign to save snubbed X Factor star Gamu Nhengu from deportation to Zimbabwe, it has been revealed.

Simon Cowell has reportedly called in his lawyers to help the axed X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu fight deportation.

The X Factor finalists will face the public vote for the first time tonight with show insiders promising “a twist” to the usual routine.

Cher Lloyd is ready to "fight" to prove her place in 'The X Factor' finals.

Cheryl Cole wants Simon Cowell to explain why Gamu Nhengu was axed during tomorrow's live 'X Factor'.

'X Factor' reject Gamu Nhengu is set to fight her deportation from the UK.

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole are reportedly at war.

The mother of 'X Factor' reject Gamu Nhengu did not wrongly claim tax credits, the family’s solicitor said today as the budding singer faced deportation to Zimbabwe.

A British Government minister was urged today to intervene in the case of an 'X Factor' reject who faces removal from the UK.

Rejected 'X Factor' hopeful Gamu Nhengu must leave the UK voluntarily, the UK Border Agency said today.

Claims that 'X Factor' reject Gamu Nhengu was kicked off the show because of worries over her immigration status were rubbished today as the clamour for her to be re-instated grew.

Cheryl Cole was reportedly told not to put Gamu Nhengu through to the 'X Factor' finals because of visa worries.

A teenage 'X-Factor' contender has been made one of the favourites to win the competition despite being kicked off the talent show last night.

An award-winning record producer defended the 'X-Factor' today regarding claims that the TV talent show used technology to make some contestants' voices sound better.

'The X Factor' was embroiled in another production row today after fans accused editors of using technology to make some contestants’ voices sound better.

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole exchange sharp words and scathing put-downs in the new series of 'The X Factor' starting tonight.

Sparks fly between 'X Factor' judges Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell when he brands her a “brat” in the new series which starts tomorrow.