Lloyd Daniel’s mother has said that Simon Cowell must not like Welsh people.

On last week’s show Simon said that Lloyd looked like a “puppy taking part in the Grand National”.

Lisa Daniels told the South Wales Echo: “He’s got it in for the Welsh. I had a feeling that Lloyd would be in the bottom two, not because he didn’t do a good performance on Saturday, but Simon’s words, I thought, would have swayed the public, saying he was like a puppy trying to run in the Grand National.

“I think Simon is being a bit silly myself because last week Lloyd did really well. He is starting to show himself. But there is never any positive stuff from Simon.”

She added: “We’ve not even met Cheryl, so I can’t see myself meeting Simon. But I would ask him what he’s up to. He praises other contestants when they shine but he has always got something sarcastic to say to my 16-year-old boy. I would like to give him a piece of my mind.

“I would like to ask him whether he has got anything against the Welsh. Lucie was a strong contestant and he should have said nicer things to her, but he didn’t.”