Konnie Huq has apologised to the top 16 X Factor acts after making a mistake about the reality show's UK tour.
The new Xtra Factor presenter told the finalists that they would all be going on the 15-date arena tour on Saturday night's spinoff show. Her news was greeted by screaming and hugging from the Top 12 and four wildcard entrants.
This would have meant that FYD and Nicolo Festa would still have gone on the tour, despite being axed from the live shows in the first week.
However, Huq was later told off-camera that she had made an error and that it would be the same as in previous years and only the top eight contestants would be touring.
Boyband FYD, who were eliminated on Sunday, spoke to The Sun about the mistake, commenting: "She got someone whispering in her ear and had to say sorry. We were like, 'Wow'. Everyone cheered and went to party. How to deflate someone."
A show source added: "All 16 acts were jubilant when Konnie broke the news as it's a huge pay day. But when she told them she got it wrong they were absolutely gutted."