Grimmy is set to win this year’s X Factor says Simon

“I locked myself in and became a recluse for two or three weeks”, she said.

The pressure was all too much for 25-year-old dental receptionist Lauren Murray who sang Brownstone’s If You Love Me.

But the young performer is now said to be embarrassed by his remarks which will undoubtedly cause a stir with his thousands of fans.

One girl however, Monica Michael a London youth worker has left an impact on the judges as she performed tonight. Some came out fighting, others buckled under the pressure, as they put their fates in the judges hands. But Simon quickly lost his temper, saying: “I’ve had enough”.

THE X Factor contestant Brodie Kelly may have sailed through his first audition and straight into bootcamp – but this latest shocker may mean the judges soon regret their decision. Tonatha Raihan brought a smile to our face with her positive vibes even though she was quite nervous.

“I don’t think you ever get over it. You never fully get over it… the pain is always there”. For every memorable act – and the ones who stand out so far, mostly because they’ve been rammed down our throats a lot, included shrill Filipino girl band Fourth Power, insufferable urban type Mason Noise (sample quote: “This is my ideal opportunity to show people what the world needs”) and theatrical, Gaga-inspired Seann Miley Moore – there are a zillion forgettables with nice normal names such as Chloe and Lauren and Ben and Josh. “I know he’d be so proud right now”, she continued.

He said: ‘I felt we owed you an explanation. Gifty Louise is another unusual contestant that didn’t seem to sway the judges with her performance. Favourites made it through to the next round but unfortunately it couldn’t be good news for everyone.

Sources told how Simon is increasingly irritated by the DJ’s indecision, snapping at him in the six-chair challenge: “Just sit someone down”.

The X Factor continues next Sunday (October 4) at 7pm on ITV.