Nicole Scherzinger faces the axe after US X Factor backlash
She was booed off stage after sending home 13-year-old Rachel Crow
Nicole Scherzinger is facing the chop as a US X Factor judge after a backlash from viewers.
She was booed off stage after sending home 13-year-old Rachel Crow, who broke down in tears.
Millions watched in shock on Thursday night as Rachel wailed to her mother, who had rushed on stage to comfort her.
U.S. X Factor judge Nicole ScherzingerA tearful Scherzinger after Crow's axing
Racing driver Lewis Hamiltons former love Nicole, 33, also sobbed after Rachel lost out in a sing-off.
Simon Cowell was incensed by Nicoles decision to save rival Marcus Canty, which took the decision to a public vote. He is said to have decided to axe her.
A source said: Nicole was hysterical backstage, screaming I cant do this anymore.
She has also told producers she is terrified to leave her house due to death threats.
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