Gary Barlow: 'Tulisa has fag ash breath'

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Gary Barlow and Tulisa have become embroiled in a spat live on The X Factor.

Tulisa began criticising Barlow and his act Christopher Maloney after he performed Cutting Crew's hit '(I Just) Died in Your Arms'.

She explained: "I thought your vocals were very strong," before turning to Barlow and saying: "How many of these '80s classics are you going to let him keep destroying? Every week he's getting the same critique from all of the judges. I even feel bad having to say the same thing."

Barlow then responded to Tulisa, saying: "I don't know what's offended me more. What you've said or your fag ash breath."

Tulisa, looking aghast, replied: "Just a note for Gary - lay off the red wine because I can really smell that as well."

Wildcard act Christopher Maloney is chosen by the public to become the thirteenth X Factor finalist on 'The X Factor', shown on ITV HD England

Judge Nicole Scherzinger described Maloney's performance as like "an '80s Halloween pop opera", with Louis Walsh added that he was reminded of classic singer Tony Christie while watching the 34-year-old on stage, to which Maloney replied: "Thank you."

Walsh also said: "I feel like we're looking at a future cabaret or panto act."

When asked by presenter Dermot O'Leary how he responded to the criticism, Maloney said: "I mean, all I'm doing is my best. I'm working my socks off and doing my best every single week."

Prior to his performance, Barlow had said that his mum was "a big fan" of Maloney's.

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Gary Barlow apologises to Tulisa for fag ash breath comment

Gary Barlow has apologised to Tulisa for comments he made during last night's X Factor live show.

"Can I apologise to Tulisa - I mean it," said the Take That star on ITV2's The Xtra Factor.

"You have the freedom to be as personal as you like to me for the rest of the series. Insult me."

"It's fine," she replied, as the footage was shown to the audience again.

Tulisa continued: "I'm going to tell you a little story. I was in auditions - and I'm an open smoker, I do smoke.

"I remember coming off a break and saying to Gary: 'Gary, do I smell of a cigarette?' and he went: 'Ooh no, I love the smell of it. It reminds me of the days I used to smoke. Give us a sniff.' Those were his exact words."

"It's true," admitted Barlow, as Tulisa added: "Funny that."

Tulisa had previously responded to Barlow's jibes with, "Just a note for Gary, lay off the red wine because I can really smell that as well".

The 41-year-old singer-songwriter later admitted that he'd had "a little sip" of red wine in his dressing room prior to going on air.

The X Factor continues tonight at 8pm on ITV1.