Minogue 'won't be sacked from X Factor'

X Factor producers have insisted that Dannii Minogue will not be axed from the show following her controversial remark to contestant Danyl Johnson.

The Australian singer sparked anger on Saturday by discussing the budding star's sexuality live on air. Her comment came after Johnson changed the lyrics of 'And I Am Telling You' to make reference to a woman rather than a man.

Referring to Johnson's recent confession that he is bisexual, Minogue said: "If we're to believe everything we read in the papers, there was no need to change the gender references."

According to the Daily Star, a survey of 3,000 viewers carried out by website Onepoll found that 82% of fans want Minogue to be sacked as punishment for her behaviour.

The star was seen making a live apology on last night's results show. She was also defended by Danyl's mentor Simon Cowell.

A show spokesman commented: "As far as we are concerned, the matter is closed. Dannii will not be sacked."

Johnson added: "We are completely cool about it and chatted after the show. I wasn't upset."

The X Factor continues on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.