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X Factor bars under-age girl band X Factor bars under-age girl band
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X Factor trio Tru Colourz have been told to leave the show after it was discovered one of girls was too young for the competition.X Factor trio Tru Colourz have been told to leave the show after it was discovered one of girls was too young for the competition.
The girl band were shown jumping for joy when they made it through to the final 24 on Sunday night's episode.The girl band were shown jumping for joy when they made it through to the final 24 on Sunday night's episode.
After the show producers found one of the girls was under 16, the age limit for the competition.After the show producers found one of the girls was under 16, the age limit for the competition.
Four piece Harmony Hood will replace them and Tru Colourz have been encouraged to apply again next year.Four piece Harmony Hood will replace them and Tru Colourz have been encouraged to apply again next year.
Second chanceSecond chance
The age discrepancy came to light when production staff were organising for the finalists to travel to the judges' houses for the next round.The age discrepancy came to light when production staff were organising for the finalists to travel to the judges' houses for the next round.
Louis Walsh, who is mentoring the groups, spoke to the girls and the footage will be shown on next Saturday's show.Louis Walsh, who is mentoring the groups, spoke to the girls and the footage will be shown on next Saturday's show.
Each judge has a celebrity guest to help them decide who to put throughEach judge has a celebrity guest to help them decide who to put through
Harmony Hood have now been given a second chance and will travel to Lake Como where Louis is deciding on his final three. Boyzone's Ronan Keating is helping him.Harmony Hood have now been given a second chance and will travel to Lake Como where Louis is deciding on his final three. Boyzone's Ronan Keating is helping him.
Simon Cowell, who is in charge of the over 25s, will again rely on Sinitta to assist him in judging his category in Los Angeles.Simon Cowell, who is in charge of the over 25s, will again rely on Sinitta to assist him in judging his category in Los Angeles.
Danni Minogue is travelling to Dubai with her sister Kylie as her judging partner. Cheryl Cole, who is mentoring the boys, has called on Will Young to help her make up her mind. Dannii Minogue is travelling to Dubai with her sister Kylie as her judging partner. Cheryl Cole, who is mentoring the boys, has called on Will Young to help her make up her mind.
On their travels the 24 contenders will be cut down to the final 12.On their travels the 24 contenders will be cut down to the final 12.