Pussycat Dolls’ ‘disgusting’ X Factor show sparks 400 complaints to Ofcom

Viewers branded it a 'strip show' 😬

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The Pussycat Dolls’ performance on The X Factor: Celebrity final received over 400 complaints on Ofcom, and parents branding it a "strip show".

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Judge Nicole Scherzinger was joined by her former bandmates Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt on stage, where they reunited for the first time since 2010 to perform a number of tracks.

B viewers of the show were left shocked by their outfits and dance routines – especially since they aired before the 9pm watershed.

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Girls Aloud were first created when they appeared on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. With Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts, Sarah Harding, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle all winning a place in the band, the group went on to achieve their debut number one with the track 'Sound Of The Underground'. Girls Aloud went on to achieve massive success in the UK and scored a record 20 consecutive top 10 singles in the UK Charts. In 2013 the band announced their split after their final UK tour.

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Carly Rae Jepsen

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Beyoncé

She's one of the world's biggest superstars but Beyonce first found fame on TV show Star Search back in 1993. Beyonce enjoyed massive success alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams in girl band Destiny's Child but made a name for herself with her massive solo singles. The singer is currently on her 'On The Run II' tour with her husband Jay-Z and the pair recently dropped their surprise new album 'Everything Is Love'.

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Britney Spears

Britney appeared on Star Search at the age of just 11!She went on to release her first two albums in 1999 and 2000 which turned out to be international successes. After a hiatus away from music due to personal issues, Britney returned with a bang with hits such as 'Womanizer', 'Piece Of Me' and 'If You Seek Amy'. Britney now has a Las Vegas residency for her 'Piece Of Me' show Planet Hollywood.

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Adam Lambert

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Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera appeared on Star Search as a youngster back in 1990. It wasn't until 1999 when the singer really made waves in the music industry with hits including 'Genie In The Bottle' and 'What A Girl Wants'. Throughout the noughties Christina had some massive hits such as 'Dirrty', 'Beautiful' and 'Hurt' and later went on to star in a number of movies such as Burlesque. The singer now has five Grammy Awards, has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and appears on The Voice as a mentor.

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Fifth Harmony

American girl band Fifth Harmony started their success when they finished third on The X Factor USA back in 2012. The band signed to Syco Records and enjoyed a number of hits both in the UK and USA including 'Work From Home' and 'Worth It'. In 2017 Camilla Cabello announced she had left the band to focus on her solo caree, and in March 2018 the group revealed they were going on a hiatus.

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Jordin Sparks

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Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson shot to fame in 2002 when she became the first winner of American Idol. Kelly has now released seven albums to date including the likes of 'Breakaway', 'Stronger' and her 2015 album 'Piece By Piece'.

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Jennifer Hudson

Despite her amazing success, Jennifer unbelievably only finished 7th on American Idol back in 2004. She's since went on to appear in hit movie Dreamgirls, released three studio albums and became a mentor on TV show The Voice UK.

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Justin Timberlake

Mr Timberlake appeared on TV show Star Search in 1992 singing a country song in his audition.He's come a long way since then! In the late 1990s Justin became one of the lead vocalists in boyband NSYNC.He then went solo and achieved massive success with hits such as 'Cry Me A River', 'Rock Your Body' and 'Sexy Back'. In 2016 Justin voiced a character for hit film Trolls and is set to return for the sequel in 2021. The singer also released his amazing new music in early 2018.

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Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis won a £1 million recording contract with Simon Cowell when she won the third series of The X Factor in 2006. Leona went on to have five successful albums and has completed three tours to date. In 2016 Leona made her Broadway debut as Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats.

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Nicole Scherzinger

She enjoyed massive success in The Pussycat Dolls but before that Nicole Scherzinger appeared on Popstars in 2001. It was her time in girl band The Pussycat Dolls which really started her success. The band became one of the world's biggest selling girl bands with hits such as 'Don't Cha' and 'Jai Ho'. Nicole later left the band and has enjoyed a solo career. The singer is also a judge on The X Factor, although rumours are suggesting she won't be returning for the 2018 series.

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One Direction

They are one of the biggest bands in the world but we wouldn't have One Direction if it wasn't thanks to The X Factor. Harry, Louis, Niall, Liam and Zayn all auditioned for the show as solo artists but were later put together in a group. Despite finishing third in 2010, the band went on to achieve massive success. They went on to have five albums, four world tours and sold millions of records with hits such as 'Best Song Ever' and 'What Makes You Beautiful'. After Zayn Malik announced his departure, the band started their hiatus in January 2016 and have all gone on to release solo material.

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Little Mix

Little Mix made history in 2011 when they became the first ever band to win The X Factor. Perrie, Jesy, Jade and Leigh-Anne released the track 'Cannonball' as their winners' single before going on to have hits such as 'Wings', 'No More Sad Songs' and 'Power'.After a number of massive sell-out tours, the band are currently working on their fifth studio album and have just finished their 'Summer Hits Tour' in the UK.

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Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle first shot to fame when she appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2009. After shocking audiences and the judging panel with her incredible rendition of 'I Dreamed A Dream', Susan went on to finish in second place behind Diversity. This was just the start for the Scottish singer as she went on to achieve massive success, selling millions of records worldwide.

The Pussycat Dolls' X Factor performance was slammed
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During and after their performance, Twitter was alight with people complaining about the raunchy show, with one writing, “Disgusting, disrespectful and shameful and all before the watershed.

"X-Factor is a family show and I enjoy it with my 7-year-old daughter who was shocked and disgusted as was I. Call yourself a role model, put some clothes on and grow up.”

Another viewer tweeted, “Whoever designed the Pussycat Dolls’ X Factor costumes needs to go back to stylist/design school 🤦‍♀‍”.

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Despite being slammed by viewers, fans of the American girl group supported their comeback performance, and plenty took to Twitter to defend them.

“I am so happy the Pussycat Dolls are back together, their performance on X Factor was lit 🔥”, said one.

“I can’t stop watching @pussycatdolls performance on X-Factor. I love @NicoleScherzy so much 😍”, another added.

The Pussycat Dolls announced their reunion on Instagram and it has since been revealed that the Dancing On Ice star Melody Thornton, won't be returning with the group.

She has reportedly snubbed the comeback, following reports she wanted the reunion to be a "level playing field."

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