Sharon Osbourne 'Saddened' by X Factor Emily
2nd November, 2007
The face of Gala Bingo, Sharon Osbourne, has said she was "deeply saddened" by the news that X Factor finalist Emily Nakanda has been withdrawn from the show.
After reports of a video on youtube showing her claiming to be part of a notorius London gang, a new mobile phone video has emerged today of the 15 year-old allegedly punching and grabbing a girl by the hair.
A spokeswoman for the show said as a result of their investigations Emily had chosen to pull out of the contest with immediate effect.
Bookmaker Ladbrokes has offered to refund all bets on the teenager following her shock exit. A spokesman for Ladbrokes said: "We think the only fair thing to do, given the circumstances, is to void all bets on Emily regardless of the market."
