X Factor finalist, Rachel Hylton is to face questioning from X Factor producers this week after allegations that she took illegal drugs at bootcamp.

The People reported that Rachel smoked cannabis whilst staying at a London hotel with other X Factor bootcampers.

“This is the last thing Simon or the other judges will be expecting to hear,” an insider told the newspaper. “In August, when Rachel admitted her horrific teen life of drug addiction, crime and under-age sex, she said that it was all in the past and that she had turned over a new leaf.

“Simon thought she deserved a second chance and told everyone ‘If someone says they’ve done things they regret, you have to give them a second chance’. But if these claims are founded, who knows what he’ll think or what will happen. She may even be forced off the show.”

An X Factor spokeswoman said: “Producers are unaware of the drug allegations but will speak to Rachel about them this week.”