With only three weeks to go until the X Factor final, the contestants are beginning to feel the strain. As the pressure builds, many of the singers are rumoured to be at breaking point, with only young Joe McElderry taking it all in his stride.

A pal of Stacey Solomon’s told The Sun that she is worried that the public will tire of her ‘wooden performances. They said:

She said: “She knows she’s a good singer, but she’s not energetic and can look wooden.”

The newspaper also reports that Danyl threatened to quit if this week’s performance is bad, Lloyd wants to go home to his mum and Olly is upset that other acts are getting an easier ride than him.