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X Factor finalists left furious after Diana Vickers' song is picked as winner's single

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Simmering tensions among the X Factor finalists are rapidly reaching boiling point, insiders revealed last night.

The remaining acts are said to be furious at being told they are each to record a song that favourite Diana Vickers has already “made totally her own” as the winner’s single.

Now the 17-year-old’s angry rivals have accused bosses of favouritism.

It comes as friction between the judges stepped up on Saturday night following Rachel Hylton’s exit after losing a sing-off withboy band JLS.

Viewers saw Dannii Minogue break down in tears as Louis Walsh accused her of stealing his act’s song. The Aussie star – rumoured to be facing the axe at the end of the current series – was still fuming as he leaned over to try to kiss and make up.

And there was further outrage backstage as the other acts learned they are to sing Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah as the winner’s song.

A source on set said: “Tempers are running high. They feel it is just the latest in a series of stunts that

have left them wondering if the competition has already been won.

“First there was Diana getting let through one heat because she was ill – although Alexandra was told to keep her exact same illness quiet and perform.

“Then Simon came out at a charity dinner saying his choice to win was Diana. And now they feel the winner’s song has been chosen because it suits her vocals.

“Many suspect producers are paving the way for Diana to win and there is nothing they can do. They feel even if the public put her in the bottom two, the judges will always save her.”

Hallelujah was one of several songs the acts were given to choose from during the boot camp stages. But Diana’s version of the ballad left the judges bowled over, with Louis gushing: “She made it totally her own.”

Source: Daily Mirror