‘Flashy’ Westlife breach TV rules on X Factor show

A PERFORMANCE by Westlife on hit TV show The X Factor broke broadcasting rules because it could have triggered seizures, regulator Ofcom ruled yesterday.

‘Flashy’ Westlife breach TV rules on X Factor show

The band appeared on the Saturday night programme in October with flashing laser effects which could have affected epilepsy sufferers and should have carried a warning.

Channel TV admitted the show did not meet the required standards. However it said it had tightened up procedures since then.

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