The X Factor's Che Chesterman spills all on backstage arguments with Anton Stephans
THE X FACTOR has been full of drama since day one, but Che Chesterman has revealed audiences at home haven't seen the half of it, as he spilled the beans on his backstage rows with axed singer Anton Stephans.
Che Chetserman spills all on backstage rows with Anton Stephans
The pair found themselves in the bottom two during Sunday night's result show, with Anton losing out in the judges' vote.
But their rivalry went further than the sing-off, according to soul man Che, who admitted a full-blown argument ensued when the cameras stopped rolling.
Speaking to Daily Star Online, the Essex-born shelf-stacker confessed: "He's a snappy guy. I've had a couple of things with Anton but nothing major. We had an argument backstage but it was nothing."
He went on to call the former backing singer "fiery" but added that conflicts will inevitably explode between competitors.
The apir fell out after their nai-biting sing-off
"It's gonna happen when you've got so many contestants who are all under pressure," he said. "Everyone is just anxious that night, you can totally understand."
Earlier this week, Che called Anton "bitter" over comments the 47-year-old made about the boys' mentor Nick Grimshaw.
Grimmy and Anton went head-to-head in a heated war of words during Saturday night's live show and following his elimination from the competition, Anton claimed the Radio One DJ hadn't earned his place on the judging panel because he “just plays music on the radio and has famous friends”.
Anton Stephans voted off
Anton was emboiled in nasty spat with Nick Grimshaw
Speaking to OK! Online, Che put his former housemate back in his place.
“It’s bitter innit? It’s just bitter. that’s all it is,” he explained.
“I don’t think Anton likes what Nick said about him, about his performance being an act, but I don’t think Nick meant it was fake.
“I think Nick meant it was a bit theatrical, and that kind of act.”
Che was quick to defend his mentor
He added: “But, you know, Anton’s come out the show and he’s just slagged Nick off, so whatever, that’s the way it goes.
“Nick’s been in the business long enough to know to ignore it and move on.”
The X Factor continues tomorrow night at 8pm on ITV.