It is certainly not the first time in the X-factor competition that the centre of attention is Kitty Brucknell again. But this has probably topped any of the previous trouble.
The issue involves an argument with The Risk member Derry Mensah. According to reports, Kitty used racist language during the heated exchange of words. She was allegedly accused of being racially abusive towards The Risk star Derry at the contestants’ house in Hertfordshire.
The Sun reported that the paid began to exchange harsh words when Derry had asked Kitty to make room for her on the sofa in a rehearsal room in the X-factor compound where she refused to.
Shortly after Kitty refused to move a row ensued between the pair and as tensions escalated, Kitty reportedly called Derry an ‘evil black b******,’ prompting one of their fellow contestants to formally complain to X Factor staff about the incident.
A show insider revealed: ‘Kitty was resting on a sofa when Derry came in and demanded she move. He kept asking and pestering her to move.
‘Kitty was furious and shouting about needing to sleep. She got up and stormed out. On the way out, she shouted at him before slamming the door.’
An X Factor spokeswoman confirmed that the matter had been taken seriously and had been investigated, but insisted that it was no longer a problem.
She said: ‘There was an argument between two contestants which was looked into by production and the matter has been resolved.’
A source close to Kitty told The Sun: ‘She is absolutely not a racist and would never say such a thing.
‘She is devastated that anyone would believe it. Yes, there was a row and Kitty has apologised. She hopes they can move on.’
