Hylton vows to 'sing like she's won'

Rachel Hylton has vowed not to let negative press affect her performance on this week's X Factor.

The North London contestant was told to "sing like she has won" when she met Take That's Gary Barlow and Mark Owen during rehearsals.

A show insider said: "Rachel has turned a corner in the last week and is really upbeat and happy, deciding not to let all the negative press stories about her knock her confidence anymore."

Ofcom is currently investigating complaints lodged after Hylton made what was apparently a 'gun gesture' at Daniel Evans as the pair headed into last week's sing-off.

Barlow was said to be "blown away" by Hylton's performance in rehearsals, while Owen advised the 26-year-old to forget everything else and simply enjoy the show.

The X Factor airs at 7.25pm and 9.55pm tonight on ITV1.