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Public support for X Factor reject
Tuesday 11 November 2008
21-year-old White was sent home by the judges on Saturday night after she went head-to-head with Spanish singer Ruth Lorenzo following a shock public vote.
Only Cheryl Cole, White's mentor, voted to save the singer, who had been one of the bookies' favourites to win the show.
More than 5,000 fans have now signed an online petition for White to be reinstated or get a record deal.
Some viewers claimed on petitiononline.com that they were unable to get through when they voted for White, from Manchester. Their comments included: "What an absolute farce. I am disgusted and will not be watching the X Factor until this situation is rectified."
Another stated: "So sad but with the way 'X Factor' is going maybe (its) better not to be associated with the show!"
Meanwhile, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham said White was "wonderful and talented" and the decision to vote her out was "very harsh". Mr Burnham, who represents the constituency of Leigh in Greater Manchester, said it was "always tempting" for MPs to amplify their views to the nation on what kind of programmes they want to see.
He added: "Mainly we should resist that temptation to comment on editorial matters. Although the temptation is great in my case having seen the wonderful and talented Laura White very harshly voted off X Factor on Saturday."
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