HMV sorry over X Factor ‘error’

HMV was last night forced to apologise after a “regrettable technical issue” on its website led to rumours of an X Factor fix ahead of this weekend’s final.

Fans of the show were shocked after HMV’s website posted an item under its CD Singles Coming Soon category which read: “Amelia Lily X Factor 2011 Winner’s Single”.

HMV was quick to deny that it had any insider information on the outcome of the final, which will take place at Wembley Arena this weekend and will be decided by a public vote.