A number of previous XFactor contestants and at least "one staff member" have come forward to share their experience of the show. Last year,
Katie Waissel claimed she'd been sexually assaulted by one of the production team. The singer said it happened a few years after she had appeared on the talent show and the assault took place at a hotel in the United States. The accused completely denies the allegation.
Jedward, Rebecca Ferguson and Cher Lloyd have all said they witnessed exploitation.
