The 34-year-old Liverpudlian has also reportedly been branded "fake" and "big-headed" behind the scenes by fellow finalists.
We take a look at other X Factor finalists who've been vilified - from Kitty Brucknell and her alleged attention-seeking antics to Jedward being booed on stage.
Kitty Brucknell divided viewers after her first audition and admitted even she hated it looking back. Brucknell was later accused of attention-seeking and acting like a diva backstage, with some reports claiming she would rehearse topless.
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