Wagner in welfare probe

FORMER X Factor contestant Wagner could face an investigation over claims he falsely claimed incapacity benefit, according to Britain’s Work and Pensions Secretary.

Iain Duncan Smith said the Brazilian, famed for his extrovert performances and poor singing on the talent show, will be “asked to come in and explain himself” to benefits officials after reportedly claiming he was unable to work because of a frozen shoulder.

The wildcard entry, voted off last week, told producers of the ITV programme before he signed up that he was receiving payments.

Speaking on Sky News’ Sunday Live with Adam Boulton, Duncan Smith said: “One of the people who was working on his case, I understand this, I don’t know precisely, noticed he (Wagner) was managing to leap in the air with his arms held above him when I am told that he had a frozen shoulder and frozen shoulders tend to mean that you can’t have your arm in the air; it’s impossible and therefore he was off work.”