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

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.

â€œHappy-slappingâ€ 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 Iâ€™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 Emilyâ€™s behavior, we feel that there is no choice but to withdraw Emily from the competition.”

Here’s a preview of the disturbing photos.