X Factor singer, Danyl Johnson is said to have had a huge row with fellow contestant Stacey Solomon, leaving the single mother in tears.

The pair reportedly had a minor disagreement, which blew into a massive row when Danyl made a very personal jibe.

A source told The People: “Everyone’s tired and stressed and despite all the smiles for the cameras, there’s been a lot of sniping and bickering.”

“But no one expected Danyl to be quite so nasty, especially to Stacey – she wouldn’t hurt a fly.

“It blew up out of nothing. Danyl and Stacey were having a disagreement when he blurted out a really vicious comment. It was directed at something very close to Stacey and her family’s heart and was not something you’d expect anyone in this day and age to say.

“Danyl needs to be careful – and he needs to apologise.”

An X Factor spokesman said: “There was a minor tiff between Danyl and Stacey but everything is alright now.”