Team Rhydian, the family and friends of X Factor finalist Rhydian Roberts, have expressed concern over how he is being portrayed by the producers of the show.

Rhydian’s tutor Michael Barry, who has taught Rhydian for four years, told The Daily Star: “Rhydian feels he has been stitched up by the producers and says they have orchestrated it to make him look bonkers.

“He thinks producers have dyed his hair, covered him in pale make-up and dressed him up to make him stand out.”

In fairness to the X Factor team, the alternative look and crazy persona do seem to appeal to the British public. Rhydian has been a consistent hit, week on week, with both the judges and the public. Does a new hair colour and some white make up really matter, if it is keeping Rhydian in the show for as long as possible. If he wants to make it on the West End he needs as much exposure as he can get. Dying his hair, really isn’t that big a deal.