In yet another X Factor fix scandal, insiders have claimed that show bosses have ordered the soundmen to drown out the vocals of twins John and Edward Grimes.

An insider told The Sun: “Every week session singers record backing tracks to some songs.

“But soundmen are told to turn down the levels of the twins’ mics so their vocals are mostly covered by the backing singers. Often mics are so low the twins’ singing would be barely audible.”

The insider revealed that the boys vocals levels were lowered to a “ridiculous level” for their performance of ‘Under Pressure’ on Saturday. He said: “The only time levels were raised was when they were rapping.”

I don’t know why anyone would be surprised by this news. Haven’t we all got ears