Lily Allen Blasts X Factor For Letting 'Ill' Woman Audition

Lily Allen has joined a number of celebrities in blasting the recent X Factor auditions for letting an 'ill' contestant audition.

The singer, who is currently expecting her first child with husband Sam Cooper, defended contestant Ceri Rees, saying the show exploited her.

Viewers watched on Sunday night (September 17) as Rees was rejected from the show for a fourth year for her 'tone-deaf' performance

Lily hit out at the producers over Twitter for their decision to keep the scene in for entertainment value: ''Kerry (sic) from Bridgend, they shouldn't have aired that audition, she's clearly ill.''

Lorraine Kelly and Richard Madeley also said the show was out of line.

Lorraine said: 'Uncomfy to watch ceri on x factor, she's a poor wee soul', while Richard added: ''They're crossing the line here. Bad.''

An X Factor spokeswoman insisted Ceri was happy with her audition on the show:  ''The welfare of contestants is of paramount importance. We have psychologists to provide expert opinion if we have any specific concerns, or if the contestant raises any issues.''

The X Factor continues this Saturday (September 24).