[Arneldo]

Sharon Osbourne reacted furiously after she was forced to crush the dreams of three X Factor hopefuls.

Eskimo Blonde, who made it to the judges' houses stage in last year's series, returned to audition in Manchester without former lead singer Hari. After singing their version of Spice Girls hit Viva Forever, they discovered the judges were unimpressed with their efforts.

The group were once again turned away by Simon Cowell, who had rejected the girls in the final stages in 2005. After Louis Walsh reluctantly decided to give them a chance, he and Simon left the audition room, leaving Sharon to cast the deciding vote.

"I just can't do it," she complains. "Don't do this to me, it's not fair."

Once she had finally rejected the sobbing group, Sharon stormed off to confront Simon and Louis.

"Simon, it's your responsibility. You had a relationship with those young girls, I don't even know who they are," she ranted. "You are both taking the p*** out of me and it's not fair. I wouldn't do that to you, I would support you.

"You're being really, really condescending to me and it's not fair. I thought we were a team."

DS