Josh Brookes Disqualified From The X Factor Australia For 'Inappropriate Behaviour'

20 September 2012

In a shock turn of events early X factor favourite Josh Brookes has been disqualified from the show effective immediately for behaving in an “inappropriate manner”.

In a statement released by FremantleMedia Australia it has been revealed that Josh has been booted off the show after behaving inappropriately during an out of hours social media session.

The statement reads, “The X Factor contestant, Josh Brookes, has been disqualified from the program, effective immediately.”

“During an out of hours social media session Josh behaved in an inappropriate manner that put him in breach of his responsibilities to the program.”

“After a careful review of the incident, FremantleMedia Australia, producers of the program, together with Channel Seven made a joint decision to remove him from the competition.”

“Josh will return home from Perth.”

“An announcement on the new contestant will be made in the coming days.”

UPDATE: Apparently Josh and eliminated contestant Adil had an innappropriate Twitcam conversation with a few girls recently, where they flashed the camera. They also asked fans to send them 'banana pics.'

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