OFCOM to investigate The X Factor final

Media regulator OFCOM have announced today that they are to investigate The X Factor after thousands of complaints.

During The X Factor final weekend on Saturday 11th December, performances from Christina Aguilera and Rihanna sparked complaints after the stars performed what was described as suggestive routines and wearing very little dancing around the stage.

OFCOM have so far received 2,750 complaints, meanwhile ITV received more than 1,000 complaints itself. ITV has already defended the performances saying that they are confident that what the artists wore was appropriate for the show and the broadcast time.