This The X Factor contestant was convicted for Actual Bodily Harm

The X Factor

by A Jakes |
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The X Factor 2017 has got off on a rocky start, especially withSimon' Cowell's unexplained fainting which caused him to fall down his stairs', claims of the show being 'fixed' running rife and Chezza and Liam doing something 'very disrespectful' during last night's show.

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Now reports are emerging that a X Factor hopeful has been previously arrested and convicted for Actual Bodily Harm.

The Sun reports that 20-year-old plasterer Sam Black was charged with ABH after being involved in a fight when he was 18,

Sam Black
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As a result of Sam's actions, he was given a suspended sentence and given a fine from a judge at Liverpool Crown Court.

Sam Black was Anthony Russel's replacement in Louis Walsh's boy's categories after he was booted off the show for drug-use.

Sam told The Sun, ''When I look back, I think, “What a stupid thing to get involved in”. It’s something I regret entirely and I’ve grown up a lot since I met (fiancée) Emma and had my son Mason.

‘Now I’m focused on my family, my career and bettering all our lives through The X Factor.’

Last night, Sam performed Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande’s Faith, which left the three judges delighted.

NOW: Remind yourselves of the show's wildcards....

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The X Factor 2017 Wild Card Acts

The Boys Wild Card: Leon Mallet1 of 4

The Boys Wild Card: Leon Mallet

Leon originally auditioned with his brother Alex as part of a duo. The Judges then decided they'd work better as solo artists, however Alex failed to make it past the Six Chair Challenge.

The Girls Wild Card: Alisah Bonaobra2 of 4

The Girls Wild Card: Alisah Bonaobra

Alisah gave several VERY emotional performances throughout the competition and viewers were left shocked she failed to make it through to Sharon's final three.

The Groups Wild Card: Jack and Joelu00a03 of 4

The Groups Wild Card: Jack and Joel 

Jack and Joel impressed the judges with their Ed Sheeran mash-up at the first auditions.

The Overs Wild Card: Talia Dean4 of 4

The Overs Wild Card: Talia Dean

Talia was recently in hot water with X Factor bosses over a video allegedly giving away show secrets.

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