X Factor hopeful Jahmene Douglas has caused chaos behind the scenes at the show after refusing to sing this Sunday’s chosen group song.

The contestants were billed to sing Katy Perry’s hit song Last Friday Night but the teetotal Jahmene refused to take part because the song glorifies drinking.

Now producers of the show have been left scrambling to find an alternative song that all of the acts will be happy to sing in time to rehearse.

An insider at the show said: “Bosses are desperately trying to find a new song for this weekend’s group ensemble after Jahmene’s refusal.

“The remaining acts were supposed to perform Last Friday Night but Jahmene has said no. The song is about partying and drinking and Jahmene is teetotal.

“He has made it clear from the start that he won’t sing songs about drinking and when he heard this track he was adamant he wouldn’t perform it.

“Bosses have respected his wishes and it’s all hands on deck to get a new song ready in time for Sunday.”

Jahmene has been left to defend his views on more than one occasion during his time on the show. When all of the acts went out for Rylan’s birthday he was noticeably uncomfortable while the others were boozing around him.

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