Six former stars of The X Factor are reportedly preparing a £1m lawsuit against Simon Cowell’s company SyCo.
The Independent has contacted The X Factor for comment.
SyCo told The Mirror that Cowell himself was reportedly not aware of, or involved in, any of the allegations.
Describing their experience on The X Factor as “horrific”, they said: “Myself and five former acts have agreed to join forces and get the justice we feel we deserve.