It seems as though Martine McCutcheon has become the new Simon Cowell. Many of the contestants of Soapstar Superstar have had enough of her negative comments and patronising attitude.

A source told The People: “Martine has become a real hate figure among the contestants. She always had something negative to say whether it was about their singing or their outfits.

“After every bitchy comment the contestant would head backstage and slag her off to the others. They just couldn’t believe she was being so patronising to them.”

A spokesman confirmed: “Some contestants have mentioned Martine’s comments saying they found her patronising.”