We told you this morning about reports in the tabloids that Rachel Hylton had sacked her mentor Dannii Minogue, however X Factor bosses have released an official statement denying this ever happened.

The statement reads:

"Despite rumours in today’s press we can confirm that Rachel has not "dumped" her mentor Dannii Minogue, in fact the two have been working closely together all week. Being in the bottom two last week knocked Rachel’s confidence and the pair have agreed that Rachel will have more ownership over her song choice and styling of the performance this weekend but she is still very much part of Team Minogue.

Rachel Hylton said today, "Dannii and I talked yesterday and I don’t have anything against Dannii at all and she is still very much my mentor and I respect her opinions, all I want is a little more control over my performance and styling, which she is allowing me to have. But I am a fully fledged member of Team Minogue."

Dannii Minogue said today: “Rachel and I have not fallen out and there has never been any discussions that she wishes to leave Team Minogue. I have, as always, spent lots of one on one time with Rachel this week and have even organised a personal shopping trip so she feels more confident about her look. Rachel is a raw talent. She may be the Robbie Williams of The X Factor, but I back her 100% and want her to be happy. As with all three of my amazing contestants, they are my main priority.”