Pop singer, Kylie Minogue has spoken out in defence of her sister Dannii Minogue, following her controversial comments to Danyl Johnson on X Factor.

Kylie wrote on her Twitter page: “Just off the phone with my little sis, both she and Danyl are surprised by how much unnecessary attention her innocent comment has garnered.”

Dannii made a full apology on last night’s X Factor show and insisted that her comments were meant in jest. Fans of the show don’t seem so convinced.

Louis Walsh has reportedly claimed that popstar Kylie Minogue is “not a great singer”.

The X Factor Judge made the comment, whilst attempting to defend Irish duo, John and Edward Grimes.

“Anything is possible. Look at Bros, Jason Donovan… look at Kylie, they’re not great singers,” he told The Mirror.

“Being a popstar is not just about the voice, it’s about the whole thing.”

Sinitta has accused Dannii Minogue of using “dirty tricks” when she drafted in the help of her sister Kylie at the judges homes stage of the show.

The former singer and z list star, told London Lite that Dannii kept Kylie’s involvement a secret until the last minute.

Sinitta said: “Hasn’t Dannii played dirty tricks by bringing Kylie on?

“Everyone thought there might be a chance that she would, but she never said a word until the last moment to any of the judges. Everyone is so in awe of Kylie, this will definitely work in her favour.”

Seems like Sinitta may be a little worried that Simon will replace her next year, with someone a bit more qualified for the job.

X Factor judge Dannii Minogue will be seen in Dubai on next week’s X Factor, when she and sister Kylie will pick their final 3 acts for the live shows. The scenes were filmed in an amazing suite at the five-star Atlantis Palm hotel.

A source told The Mirror: “The girls had a blast in Dubai. Dannii is a professional and takes her job as a judge very seriously.

“But it was lovely for her to be able to take her sister with her to go through the decision-making process. Between them the girls have nearly 40 years experience in the music industry so who better to spot the stars of tomorrow?”

Kylie Minogue has reportedly agreed to help her sister Dannii choose this years X Factor finalists.

The Daily Star reports that Kylie will assist Dannii in Dubai during the judges houses stage of the show and the pair will whittle their final six acts down to three.

An insider told the newspaper: “It’s nerve-racking enough having to face Dannii but having Kylie as well really piles on the pressure.”

Supermodel Kate Moss is reportedly assisting Louis Walsh choose his final acts.

Pop Princess Kylie Minogue is a girl after my own heart. She has lashed out at X Factor judge Louis Walsh this week and called his jibes at her sister Dannii “pathetic.” Well we all know that wit and quick thinking are not Louis’ strong points!

“I think it makes it [hard] for her when she gets Louis Walsh’s rather pathetic jibes – one of which is she hasn’t had a hit record,” she told Elle.

“That’s not true. He has no idea where she’s come from. No idea. And neither does England. And that’s quite hard.

“She was on TV every week from seven years old. I’m just so proud of my sister and it annoys the hell out of me when comparisons between us are made in an unfavourable way to her.”

Minogue added that constant reports that Dannii and fellow judge Cheryl Cole didn’t see eye to eye were “so cheap”.

“We all know there were issues between Sharon and my sister. But I don’t think there were any between her and Cheryl,” she said.

Kylie Minogue is reportedly in talks with X Factor producers and may be appearing on the X Factor final with one of the XF acts.

Last year Westlife and Take That appeared on the show with Leona Lewis and Ray Quinn, and it is said that X Factor bosses are keen for Kylie to step into their shoes.

A source told The Sun: “Nothing is confirmed but there are talks and it’s looking certain Kylie will perform.”

But the insider insists that there will be no duet between Kylie and her sister, X Factor judge, Dannii Minogue. The insider added: “A sisterly duet is unlikely because Dannii’s so busy with her acts, but you never know.”