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Anthony Russell Quits X Factor...

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Anthony Russell Quits X Factor After The Six Chair Challenge

SPIN South West
SPIN South West

10:19 16 Oct 2017


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After another dramatic weekend on the X Factor we're finally down to the final 24 contestants through to Judges' Houses.

But this morning it has been revealed Anthony Russell has withdrawn from the show due to personal reasons.

And the good news is we know who is going to replace him. Remember 27-year-old plasterer Sam who proposed to his girlfriend Emma on stage in front of the judges and audience ??

Ya that's the guy Sam Black - who didn't even make it through boot camp to the Six Chair Challenge is back!!!

Louis Walsh, who's mentoring the boys this year, said:

"Anthony has been fantastic across the series, a great singer and performer who we are really sad to see go.

"I had to think for a long time who could take the place.

"Sam had a great reaction from the British public when his audition aired. So I re-watched it and realised we missed a trick not putting him through at Boot Camp.

"He has that retro 60s style viewers will love. He's really likeable and talented and I can’t wait to hear more."

Let's remind ourselves of that moment!

The X Factor Judges house takes lace this weekend where Stormzy is special guest with Nicole Scherzinger.


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