Misha B has been a fixture in the headlines of late after speaking up and out about the harrowing racial bias she says she experienced during her tenure on The X Factor UK.
As reported, the talented songbird shared how her wings were clipped after being labelled a “bully” on live television by judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh. A move fellow judge Gary Barlow shockingly revealed was encouraged by producers.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Having revealed that the dramas in front of the camera and behind it left her feeling suicidal, the show has issued a response.
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Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)In a new statement, reps for The X Factor said:
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)“We are currently looking into this matter and are reaching out to Misha to discuss the important issues she has raised.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)The welfare of contestants is our priority and we are committed to diversity and equality.”
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The comments come amidst a global race debate and heightened scrutiny of reality shows in general.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)As relates to the latter: in the UK, there’s an on-going debate about contestant aftercare in the wake of multiple suicides on shows such as ‘Love Island.’ While, in the US, Gabrielle Union notably made allegations of racial and gender bias during her time as a judge on ‘America’s Got Talent.’
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Simon, is that you singing a cover of Mary J Blige’s “I’m goin down” 🤣 X Factor will finally be cancelled hopefully and let’s pray Simon is completely exposed as the disgusting, sexist, racist he is.
He ruined the music industry!
It’s just going to be another Gabriel Union situation. They investigate and the come out with “nothing” and once again ignore the black women and her voice
Another don’t cancel us plea. 👀