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Former stars including Jedward and Matt Cardle accuse The X Factor of shocking abuse of power behind the scenes

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SIMON COWELL made millions from The X Factor, which at the height of its success spawned some of the biggest pop stars of a generation.

But with the ITV show now off air and the music mogul desperately seeking his next big hit, the ghost of the TV juggernaut is looming large again — amid claims of shocking abuse of power by others behind the scenes.

After years of industry whispers, a string of former contestants including Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and Irish duo Jedward allege that they witnessed appalling and exploitative behaviour among some senior executives.

Their comments follow similar allegations by The X Factor’s 2010 winner Matt Cardle, who recently said the show “used people” and insisted it was a “miracle” there had not been.

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