Danyl Johnson 'threatens to quit'

Danyl Johnson has reportedly threatened to quit The X Factor unless Simon Cowell changes his song choice.

According to The Mirror, Johnson stormed out out of a rehearsal with vocal coach Yvie Burnett because he does not want to sing George Michael's 'Praying for Time'.

An insider said: "He literally burst out the door and ran off down Battersea High Street. A few production staff chased after him to try to calm him down and make him come back but he was having none of it.

"They even sent a car to follow him and try to make him see sense and return but he refused. He seems very angry and upset and is demanding a different song. It'll be interesting to see if Simon backs down or makes him stick with it."

Another added: "He's not doing himself any favours with stunts like this which just make him look like a spoilt brat. Even if the song choice is wrong there's no need to storm out, he should talk about it first."

Johnson reportedly went missing for nearly five hours before turning up at the Sony BMG offices to talk to Cowell.

According to a show source, Cowell may be prepared to change the song if Johnson makes an apology to the production crew because "Simon will never tolerate rudeness".