Paul and Debbie first out in 'X Factor'

Magical duo Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee have become the first act to be ejected from X Factor: Battle of the Stars.

Out of the nine performances, the viewers' phone vote put Gillian McKeith and the duet into the final showdown, forcing both acts to sing again.

Paul and Debbie gave a rendition of Robbie Williams' hit 'Let Me Entertain You', described by Sharon Osbourne as “bizarre, very bizarre but in a fabulous way” while McKeith sang the Etta James classic 'I Just Want To Make Love To You'.

Judges Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh voted to save their own acts, leaving the final decision down to Sharon.

Talking of his short time with the show, Paul said: "I'm sad to be leaving the guys. We watched the show backstage and I think it's one of the best shows on TV. They should all go through to the final."

Their mentor Simon Cowell added: "The show will lack magic without them. They've got great attitude and are very supportive to everybody."