Rhydian's dad: 'X Factor' final was fixed

Rhydian Roberts believes that he could have been "stitched up" by X Factor producers, according to the singer's father Malcolm.

Fans of the Welsh contestant have claimed that they could not vote for him during Saturday night's final because his line was constantly engaged. TV watchdog Ofcom has launched an investigation following complaints from viewers, but ITV has insisted that there were no problems with the vote.

"Rhyd's not a bad loser but he feels the same as us about the result - and we think it's a fix," Malcolm told The Sun. "He believes it's possible he was stitched up. He's disappointed for himself and his fans."

He added: "Most of Wales couldn't get through."

Malcolm's comments come just one day after Rhydian's uncle said that his nephew did not want to be associated with the rumours.