Frankie exit lifeline for axed four

The four acts who were axed by their own mentors have been given a lifeline to return to the X Factor
12 April 2012

The four acts who were axed by their own mentors have been given a lifeline to return to the X Factor in the wake of Frankie Cocozza being dropped.

James Michael, Amelia Lily, 2 Shoes and Jonjo Kerr each have a chance to rejoin the contest alongside the remaining six finalists on Saturday.

Wayward Cocozza was kicked out of the show after apparently boasting about drugs, which programme bosses said broke the rules.

The 18-year-old wannabe returned to his Brighton home after admitting his life had gone "out of control" during the series.

Programme-makers have been locked in discussions today to work out how to go forward with the series with one less contestant.

Without a replacement, it would have drawn to a conclusion early - throwing plans to battle for the Christmas number one into chaos - or would have meant one weekend without a public vote, which could have deterred viewers.

The four X Factor contestants who who were dropped in the first live show will now vie to re-enter the competition. They each exited without facing a public vote after their own mentors were forced to choose who they should sacrifice in a surprise twist.

Viewers will now be given their say, with details of the vote due to be announced on Thursday.

An X Factor spokeswoman said: "The four acts have never been in a public vote so, with Frankie leaving the competition, this is an opportunity for the public to decide who comes back to the show."

Party boy Cocozza was booted out of the ITV1 show "after breaking competition rules", according to show chiefs.

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