Wagner 'banned from exit interviews'

X Factor bosses reportedly blocked Wagner Carrilho from taking part in interviews following his exit from the show on Sunday night.

The 54-year-old was due to appear alongside fellow evictee Katie Waissel on various shows including Daybreak, Lorraine and This Morning.

However, The Mirror reports that while Waissel appeared as scheduled, Carrilho did not appear over fears that his comments could damage the show.

"Wagner was banned from speaking to the other contestants on Sunday and yesterday they turned down dozens of media requests because they were worried what he might say," an insider told the paper.

"Wagner could say anything at any time so it looked like an accident waiting to happen. They spent the day giving him advice so that when he does speak he won't damage the show's image."

They added: "He was effectively gagged. No other contestant had this treatment this series."

He was allegedly removed from the hotel he had been staying in during the night and taken to a secret location.

Writing on Twitter, Lorraine Kelly commented: "Wagner couldn't be here due to reasons beyond our control."

The Brazilian singer did however speak to the show's official magazine X.

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