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The X Factor has attracted over 100 complaints for its latest live show due to the Halloween themed performances.


Some viewers were quick to pick up the phone or get writing in to complain about one performance in particular.

Lola Saunders’ take on Gnarls Barkley’s hit crazy has been branded “irresponsible” due to its portrayal of those with mental illnesses.

Lola’s mentor Cheryl didn’t help matters when she explained the performance, saying: “It was crazy, we had a theme. If you didn’t notice there were people in straitjackets.”

Some 69 people have since complained to ITV while 61 have made an official complaint with TV watchdog Ofcom.

Which, for stats fans, represents about 0.001% of the viewers of Saturday night’s show.

Kate Nightingale, of Mind and Rethink Mental Illness’s Time to Change anti-stigma campaign, complained to the Daily Mirror newspaper: “What is truly scary is that a show as high profile as the X Factor is sending the message that people with mental health problems are to be feared.

“It’s disappointing that in 2014, we can’t enjoy a bit of Halloween fun without it coming at the expense of people with mental health problems.”

A spokesperson for ITV responded: “Lola’s performance was in no way intended to cause any offence or to ridicule the very serious issue of mental health. The creative for the performance was a fantasy interpretation of the song’s lyrics.”

A spokesperson for Ofcom stated: “We will assess these complaints before making a decision whether to investigate.”

http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the...omplaints.html



Life just wouldn't be the same without those eager to phone Ofcom.