Olivia Olson fumes at Simon Cowell after X Factor: Celebrity axe
She was the one of the first contestants to be eliminated from the show
Love Actually actress Olivia Olson has slammed Simon Cowell after her elimination from The X Factor: Celebrity at the weekend.
Olivia became one of the first contestants to receive the chop from the live shows on Saturday night (26th October) following a sing-off with Martin Bashir, after Simon chose to save the journalist over her.
An inconsolable Olivia burst into tears following her elimination, with host Dermot O’Leary trying to comfort her.
She’s since taken to Instagram to update fans on how she’s feeling, revealing her axe from the competition was a ‘punch in the gut’.
Olivia also hit out at Simon for sending her home, despite previously telling her she could win the competition.
She wrote, 'I knew going into @thexfactor anything could happen & the level of talent was so high this year! I’m grateful for the opportunity as it has completely pushed me out of my comfort zone, reminding myself I love to be up on that stage.
'That being said, yes my elimination came as a shock. I was confused why Simon would tell me I could win this competition and then ultimately send me home. It was a punch in the gut.'
She added, 'People have emotions and mine got the best of me... because I REALLY wanted this.'
Despite her elimination, Olivia said she was ‘proud of her performance’ and wished the rest of the contestants good luck.
Check out all of this year's contestants on The X Factor: Celebrity:
Megan McKenna
Reality star Megan McKenna has ditched her reality roots in recent years to focus on her music career, releasing a country album called 'Story Of Me' in 2018.
Will she impress the judges?
Jenny Ryan
As well as her recent appearance on Celebrity MasterChef, The Chase legend Jenny Ryan showcased her singing talents.
Max and Harvey
British lads Max and Harvey have enjoyed a massive rise in fame thanks to the app musical.ly. Although they've both been performing since they were kids, the duo have now performed to massive crowds across the world.
V5
Social media stars Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Wendii and Natalie have joined forces to create girl group V5.
Kevin McHale
American actor Kevin McHale is no stranger to the music world! Kevin appeared on hit show Glee as Artie Abrams, before landing a music deal with Universal Music Group. Unfortunately, he lost his place on the show in Week 4.
Try Stars
Rugby stars Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis have all teamed up to create a Sports Supergroup called Try Stars. Sadly, they left the competition in Week 5 with Vinnie Jones.
Vinnie Jones
After initially pulling out of the show following the tragic death of his wife Tanya in July, Vinnie Jones was invited to the live shows by Simon Cowell, with the former footballer saying, "I'd be honoured, she would love me to do it." Sadly, he left the competition in Week 5 with Try Stars.
Hayley Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff's 27-year-old daughter Hayley was sent packing after her audition. Hayley failed to impress her mentor Louis Walsh, meaning she didn't make it to the live shows.
Cole and Edwards
Former Strictly dancer Brendan and former Holby City actor Jeremy were also sent home after their initial audition, failing to impress mentor Simon Cowell.
Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake lost her place on the show when she received the lowest votes from the public during the first live show.
Olivia Olson
Despite Simon Cowell telling her she could 'win' the show, Love Actually actress Olivia Olson was sent home during the first live show.
Jonny Labey
Despite getting a 'safe seat' during the first live show, former EastEnders actor Jonny Labey was given the boot in Week Two.
Victoria Ekanoye
After quitting Coronation Street in January this year, soap star Victoria Ekanoye landed a role on Celebrity X Factor, but her time on the show was cut short when she was voted out in the second live show.
No Love Lost
Despite singing some of their original songs on the show, Love Island stars Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker, Zara McDermott and Wes Nelson were given the boot during the third live show.
Martin Bashir
After forgetting his lyrics the week before, the third live show proved the end for broadcasting legend Martin Bashir.
Olivia wasn't the only celebrity to be eliminated during the first live show. After Jenny Ryan, Try Stars and Jonny Labey were handed the 'safe seats', American talk-show host Rikki Lake was also given the boot.
Check out what all of the original stars of The X Factor: Celebrity are up to now.
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