Two of X Factor’s most controversial contestants were kicked off the show tonight.

'X Factor' contender Katie Waissel attempted to put the lurid revelations about her 81-year-old porn star grandmother behind her - by singing 'Sex On Fire'.

'X-Factor' contender Katie Waissel said she was "focusing" on tonight's show after a week which has seen further revelations about her 81-year-old porn star grandmother make headlines.

The porn star grandmother of 'X Factor' wannabe Katie Waissel has defended her prostitution career and declared: “It gives me great satisfaction.”

THE family of X Factor contender Katie Waissel are “completely shocked” by the actions of the singer’s 81-year-old grandmother after it emerged she is working as a prostitute and porn star.

The family of 'X Factor' contender Katie Waissel are “completely shocked” by the actions of the singer’s 81-year-old grandmother after it was reported she is working as a prostitute and porn star.

X Factor reject Paije Richardson said he had no hard feelings towards eccentric contestant Wagner’s continued survival in the contest and declared: “He is entitled to be there.”

'X Factor' rivals Katie Waissel and Cher Lloyd have reportedly come to blows over costume choices.

'X Factor' hopeful Wagner has moved out of the house he shared with other contestants.

The 18-year-old hopeful Aiden Grimshaw - who lost out to the controversial blonde after receiving less votes from the public on Sunday night's results show - admitted while Katie Waissel must have fans who are keeping her in the ITV1 show, he is not one of them.

EVENINGS are getting darker, it’s raining, it’s cold, the Government are going to hammer us in the Budget – but at least we have X Factor.

Controversial 'X Factor' contestant Katie Waissel will be in the spotlight tonight when the show's latest reject is announced.

Katie Waissel has angered her ‘X Factor’ mentor Cheryl Cole by rejecting the song chosen for her.

'X Factor' host Dermot O’Leary revealed he was following orders to accept a majority verdict if judge Cheryl Cole refused to vote, which resulted in the controversial axeing of contestant Treyc Cohen.

Talent show winner Kym Marsh today criticised Cheryl Cole’s controversial decision to sit on the fence and said “a judge’s job is to judge”.

'X Factor' reject Treyc Cohen claimed today that she gave a better performance than sing-off rival Katie Waissel – and did not deserve to be axed from the show.

'X Factor' hopeful Katie Waissel has insisted she is not "a fake".

Katie Waissel has vowed to carry on in 'The X Factor', despite calls from her family to quit.

Katie Waissel could be forced to quit 'The X Factor'.

'X Factor' contenders Matt Cardle and Katie Waissel have made up after a row in which he branded her “a fame hungry t***”.

THE Belle of Ballyfermot has done it again.

Belle Amie’s dreams of stardom were shattered tonight as they were booted off the ‘X Factor’.

'X Factor' favourite Matt Cardle launched a foul-mouthed attack on rival Katie Waissel today.

Katie Waissel is now "feeling fine" after dramatically threatening to quit 'X Factor' earlier this week.

Katie Waissel has been allowed to return home amid fears she will quit ‘The X Factor’.

Pop superstar Robbie Williams has spoken of his fears for 'X Factor' hopeful Cher Lloyd.

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.

'X Factor' rejects FYD today blamed the show’s running order for them being given the boot in the first week of live finals.

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.

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

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.

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.