Scandal On ‘X Factor’ - Contestant Quits Over ‘Happy-Slapping’

Mandy @ Gone Hollywood | Saturday, November 3, 2007

The X Factor is a British show modeled somewhat like American Idol - they’re basically looking for the next great music group. And this year on X Factor there is scandal over the actions of 15-year-old contestant Emily Nakanda.

Although she was favored to win the show, Emily quit after video and photos of her “happy-slapping” have surfaced.

“Happy-slapping” is when an unsuspecting target is attacked while an accomplice records the incident on a camera or smart phone.

Everyone is shocked that Emily, a church choir singer and a girl who was thought to be a good role model, has participated in this bullying. Emily even tells her victim that she is going to rip out her hair, saying “If it rips out I’m gonna get blood on my clothes.”

Due to the disappointment, Emily’s mother has forced her to quit the competitioin. She said,

“As a family we are heartbroken and very disappointed with Emily’s behavior, we feel that there is no choice but to withdraw Emily from the competition.”

Here’s a preview of the disturbing photos.