X Factor reject Verity Keays is reportedly threatening to boycott the upcoming tour of the finalists because she feels she was treated unfairly on the show. According to Now magazine Keays says she became a pawn in the feud between Simon and rival judge Sharon. She is also angry that Cowell refused to give her a recording contract telling her that, despite having talent, she would not sell records.
All finalists are contracted to take part in the tour and a spin-off album - though the shows producers are said to be using the softly softly approach to try and persuade her to participate.