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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has offered his support to X Factor's Daniel Evans.

Brown and his wife Sarah told the singer that they were supporting him in the competition, despite constant criticism from judges Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell.

"Can I say that the next time Simon says that you are only supported by the over-60s, you can tell him that my wife Sarah and I disagree," said the PM in a letter.

"Although you would be better off mentioning Sarah rather than me, as she is much further away from 60 than I am!"

Daniel Evans exited The X Factor on Saturday after losing in a sing-off with Rachel Hylton.

The Labour Party leader sent personal letters to each X Factor contestant to thank them for their charity single 'Hero'.

Digital Spy