X Factor judge, Dannii Minogue, is said to be furious with the rest of the judging panel for unfairly picking on her acts.

She is particularly upset for Rachel Hylton who is getting a hard time in the media as well as on the show.

Dannii told The Daily Star: “People have this image of her because of what she’s been through and where she’s from.

“To suggest that she would sack me as a mentor is just ridiculous and portrays her as someone she is definitely not.

“Rachel is very humble and can admit when she herself has got it wrong.

“Unfortunately, she is being picked on quite a lot.”

A pal said: “Dannii is fuming because she believes there is a conspiracy to have a go at her wannabes and herself this year.

“It’s like bullying and she’s getting to the end of her tether.”