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X Factor deny Tulisa exit was connected to undercover drugs story

X Factor have stated that Tulisa's exit as a judge from the show is unconnected to a recent undercover story which allegedly saw the singer set up a drug deal.

As previously reported, The Sun ran an explosive story at the weekend which appeared to show Tulisa set up their undercover reporter with a friend in order to buy cocaine.

The person who is purported to be the singer also boasted about her drugs contacts, with the Metropolitan Police later confirming that they are investigating the claims.

Tulisa meanwhile was recently axed from the X Factor ahead of the TV talent show's 2013 series and replaced by former judge Sharon Osbourne.

The show, however, told BBC Newsbeat that "the two stories are unconnected".

 

 

 

 

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