Pop singer, Kylie Minogue has spoken out in defence of her sister Dannii Minogue, following her controversial comments to Danyl Johnson on X Factor.

Kylie wrote on her Twitter page: “Just off the phone with my little sis, both she and Danyl are surprised by how much unnecessary attention her innocent comment has garnered.”

Dannii made a full apology on last night’s X Factor show and insisted that her comments were meant in jest. Fans of the show don’t seem so convinced.