[Billy]

Today we have to do just that.

15 year-old schoolgirl Emily Nakanda has quit The X Factor competition, withdrawing with immediate effect.

Emily will not sing in the competition on Saturday’s big band night, and for her, the competition is over.

Emily chose to withdraw from the competition following stories which have appeared in the tabloids over the last couple of days. She is pictured, on mobile phone footage and video stills, allegedly carrying out so-called happy-slapping attacks.

In one video, Emily, still in her school uniform, is seen fighting with a girl. In another, her group of friends is seen laughing and threatening another teenager. One of her friends is holding what could have been a weapon.

Although the teens could have just been messing about, the video has received much attention due to the current spate of knife crime among young people.

Emily, from North London, was just fourteen when she auditioned and is the youngest contestant ever to have made The X Factor finals. She was very proud to be representing her age group in the competition.

Official statements

Speaking as it became clear Emily could not continue, a show spokeswoman said: "In response to the stories in the papers this week regarding Emily Nakanda we have conducted our own investigations into the matter and we can confirm that she has chosen to withdraw herself from the competition with immediate effect."

Speaking on behalf of Emily, Louis Friberg, Emily's Mother said, "As a family we are heartbroken and are very disappointed with Emily's behaviour, we feel that there is no choice but to withdraw Emily from the competition. Emily and all the family sincerely apologise to both Anna, her school and all the fans that have supported Emily. Emily regrets her actions but there is no way, as a family, we can excuse her behaviour. Emily is very sorry to have let the show, Sharon and the viewers down."

Sharon Osbourne, Emily's mentor on the show said today: "I am deeply saddened by this whole situation

[MarkWaldorf]

I was just about to post this.

[XxShortyxX]

I just read this on DS. Maybe it is for the best, but what now? We all know Alisha will go on Saturday, so what about Sharon?

[Arneldo]

Well, I cant say I'm sorry to see her go.

[Billy]

I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY DIDNT LET STEPH IN ORIGINALLY JUST FOR EMILY TO GO AND QUIT GRRRRR

[Callum]

OM MY ****ING GOD IS THIS A JOKE

[Arneldo]

Originally posted by Billy
I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY DIDNT LET STEPH IN ORIGINALLY JUST FOR EMILY TO GO AND QUIT GRRRRR

Well, they didnt know Emily was gonna quit, did they.

[Matt]

Originally posted by Arneldo
Well, I cant say I'm sorry to see her go.

Neither can I, in fact I'm glad to see the back of her

[Callum]

OH MY GOD NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :BAWLING:



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[XxShortyxX]

So we 2 people still be leaving on Saturday? I really hope so, bye, bye Andy, Futureproof or Leon, either 1 or 2 of them to go

[XxShortyxX]

will*

[Callum]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Redmond]

She wasn't that great a singer anyway and a little too cocky. Do you reckon they'll replace her? Because Alisha isn't going to last much longer either and that means Sharon won't have any acts.

[Billy]

They better replace her. Get Steph IN, sehd wipe the floor with them

[XxShortyxX]

Originally posted by Billy
They better replace her. Get Steph IN, sehd wipe the floor with them

Defo

[Callum]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EMILY'S GONE! SHE CANT BE

[Sam]

I think she was forced out, i bet she didnt quit, especially for someone who wanted this so much.

I think she was thrown out but theyve let her say shes quit.

[Callum]

I AM HAVING A BREAKDOWN

[XxShortyxX]

Originally posted by Sam
I think she was forced out, i bet she didnt quit, especially for someone who wanted this so much.

I think she was thrown out but theyve let her say shes quit.

Yea I agree, noway would she quit, she was asked to leave, just like Sisi was.

[Callum]

SHE WAS A FANTASTIC SINGER AS WELL!!!!!

[Billy]

I think she did quit, I felt sos orry for her

[Sam]

I dont think its a huge loss, she wasnt amazing, she wouldnt have won. Im glad actually, it saves us from watching another boring performance.

[Matt]

She doesn't deserve to be there and she's not the most talented of the finalists. It's no loss to the show.

[Callum]

IT IS A HUGE LOSS FOR ME, SAM. The papers have done it again, the bastards, they always have to pick on people, they did it to heather mills and they've done it to emily.

[Arneldo]

Originally posted by Sam
I think she was forced out, i bet she didnt quit, especially for someone who wanted this so much.

I think she was thrown out but theyve let her say shes quit.

I agree. She is young so they proably just said it instead of her having to go through the humiliation of having to kick her off.

She wasn't a great singer or performer, she probably would have gone on Saturday anyway.