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The man who leaked a sex tape involving X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has been forced to apologise today after a high court ruling banned any publication of the video.

Tulisa's sex tape hit the internet in March 2012 with many people speculating as to whether Tulisa herself had a role in putting it online in a bid for publicity. Tulisa has always denied this and took ex-boyfriend, and fellow star of the tape, Justin Edwards to court.

A verdict today ruled that the video must be removed from up to 60 websites online whilst Edwards has apologised for his actions.

Speaking outside London High Court, Tulisa said: "I am relieved that this is finally over. It has been a very testing few months and this was not a case I ever wanted to go through.

"I stand here today a stronger, wiser young woman who has taken this experience and learnt from it. Adding: "I am disgusted by Justin and saddened by the people that believed I released the footage myself."

Tulisa went on to say that Edwards has "Messed with the wrong woman."