Is anyone else finding this recent story about X Factor hopeful, Alan Turner more than a little confusing.

First Alan appeared on the show last Saturday, crying, speaking about his life in foster care and begging his real parents to get in touch. Then this weekend, Alan’s father spoke out and claimed that Alan has always known him and called him dad and claimed that he was brought up by his grandmother and not a foster parent.

Now in another twist Alan has spoken out today claiming that he is not a fake, yet failing to clarify who he was brought up by.

The X Factor team have released a statement saying:

“Alan categorically denies that he has made up any story regarding his upbringing and refutes the claims which have been made. Alan has at no point apologised to producers and his position in the show has never been in jeopardy. Unfortunately in telling what is a very complicated story about Alan’s family life, some confusion and doubt has been raised about Alan’s relationship with his biological parents which is unfortunate.”

So who is telling the truth here? Can you decide?