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X Factor contestants have been speaking out about Christopher Maloney's behind the scenes behaviour now that the show is over.
Former contestant Rylan Clark told heatworld that all of the rumours relating to Maloney are true, after apparently calling him a 'rude word'.
He told the website, "I'm not going to sit here and talk about Chris Maloney but everything that is being said is right.
"At the end of the day I've ended this series on a high, started the same person I finished and that's what I'm proud of. Some people get too big for their boots - that's entirely up to them."
Union J's Jaymi Hensley added, "I was very disappointed. I've stuck up for Chris a lot this series, understood him and had a good relationship, but I was a bit disappointed."
And Carolynne Pool, who was reportedly called a 'c***' by Maloney, said, " I'm really disappointed actually. I was really upset earlier. I just don't want to bring any embarrassment to Gary, that's all."
Chris Maloney, at the X Factor after party last night.
Maloney could also be axed from the upcoming X Factor tour, following recent behaviour that saw him rejected from the group performance on Sunday night (9 December).
The former contestant reportedly turned up drunk to rehearsals and was abusive towards other contestants, before getting angry that he only had one line in the group song. He apparently then stormed off after telling bosses that he didn't want to participate.
Now X Factor producers are reconsidering whether to include Maloney in the upcoming live tour, but have not yet come to a decision.
A source told the Metro that no decision has been made, but did say that it will be discussed later in the week at a meeting.
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