Lady GaGa 'demanded lambs for X Factor'

Lady GaGa has been banned from having lambs on stage when she performs on The X Factor this weekend, a report claims.

According to The Mirror, show boss Simon Cowell was forced to veto the singer's request to be joined by animals following consultations with health and safety experts.

A source said: "She is always way out there with her costumes and dance routines. But not even [Simon] was prepared for what she had in mind. He thought the animals request was a joke but then realised it was Lady GaGa.

"Simon is an animal lover and wasn't against having the lambs running around, but he said no because of health and safety."

It is thought that GaGa will instead be surrounded by semi-naked male dancers when she sings 'Bad Romance' on Sunday's show.

The insider promised: "People are still going to be stunned."