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John and Edward blamed for outbreak of nits

02 November 2009, 09:26

The X Factor house is infested with head lice, according to reports. The contestants began itching before Saturday night's live show.

A source told The Sun: "The nits situation is the talk of the house - it's absolutely horrible."

"They fear it's spreading around the whole house and all are blaming John and Edward.

"The contestants reckon their quiffs are so greasy and long anything could grow in them."

The insider added: "Everyone is keeping away from them and their hair products."

Olly Murs was the first to start moaning that his head was itchy and Stacey Solomon soon followed his lead.

The source said: "Olly has been going on and on about it.

"His fears then made Stacey worry and she has been scratching her scalp constantly since then."

"Everyone should be concentrating on their performances but it's hard when they all feel so itchy and uncomfortable."

The insider added: "While the situation is not very nice, it's hardly surprising - nits are fairly common among teenagers and there are so many young people sharing hair products and brushes."

The nit outbreak has not been officially confirmed and so far the Irish twins have shown no signs of infestation but that has not stopped them getting the blame.

But the insider said: "John and Edward are used to all the stick they get."

Last updated: 02 November 2009, 09:26