Read Dannii and Rachel’s X Factor statement

Posted by heatworld on Wednesday 05 Nov 2008

Filed under: Dannii Minogue, The X Factor

It seems like The X Factor are determined to draw a line under all the Dannii vs Rachel controversy – they’ve just released a statement which confirms the problems between the pair. However, it sounds like the situation has been resolved and Dannii and Rachel have made up… for now. Here’s what they’re saying:

Despite rumours in today's press we can confirm that Rachel has not "dumped" her mentor Dannii Minogue, in fact the two have been working closely together all week. Being in the bottom two last week knocked Rachel's confidence and the pair have agreed that Rachel will have more ownership over her song choice and styling of the performance this weekend but she is still very much part of Team Minogue.

Rachel Hylton said today, "Dannii and I talked yesterday and I don't have anything against Dannii at all and she is still very much my mentor and I respect her opinions, all I want is a little more control over my performance and styling, which she is allowing me to have. But I am a fully fledged member of Team Minogue."

Dannii Minogue said today: “Rachel and I have not fallen out and there has never been any discussions that she wishes to leave Team Minogue. I have, as always, spent lots of one on one time with Rachel this week and have even organised a personal shopping trip so she feels more confident about her look. Rachel is a raw talent. She may be the Robbie Williams of The X Factor, but I back her 100 per cent and want her to be happy. As with all three of my amazing contestants, they are my main priority.”