X Factor’s Emily Middlemas kisses Ryan Lawrie as she comforts him after he loses place on show

EMILY Middlemas was seen kissing and hugging her boyfriend Ryan Lawrie just moments after he found out he had lost his place on the X Factor.

Ryan had gone up against Honey G in the sing-off on Sunday evening but despite his best efforts, three out of the four judges decided his time on the ITV show was up.

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Fortunately his girlfriend Emily – who remains in the singing competition – was on hand to offer him support.

While Honey G ran around celebrating,  Emily could be seen rubbing her partners back before planting a series of kisses on  him.

During the sing-off Ryan had tried to win over the judges with a rendition of Ed Sheeran's Lego House on his guitar, while Honey performed a mash up of Missy Elliott’s hit Get Ur Freak On and Work It before chanting ‘I say save, you say… me’.

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Following the acts' performances this evening, it was up to Simon to give his verdict first.

Looking rather confused he said: “That was bizarre. Look, Ryan you were my wildcard pick and I think what you have done has been incredible. Honey, it wasn’t as good as it sounded in the studio.”

Really hesitating, he continued: “I think this should go to deadlock. For me, the one who felt they wanted to stay in more was Honey G, so will send home Ryan.”

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It was then Sharon’s – who is Honey’s mentor – turn and she predictably said: “You know who I am going to say, you deserve to stay. Ryan I am sorry I am sending you home.”

Nicole picked Ryan, who is in her category, telling Dermot: “Ryan I know it felt like a rocky start. The act I am sending home is Honey G .”

But it was Louis who put the nail in the coffin, saying: “It was a really good sing off but the name of the act I am sending home is Ryan.”

Speaking following the news Ryan – who has been in the bottom two on a number of occasions- said: “The highlight’s been the whole thing just being able to be here just wow I’m so glad to have come sixth in the show

“Thank you to everyone on this show because you changed my life."

He added: “I hope Emily goes on and wins it now.”

The cute Scottish couple have been in a relationship for the past eight months and are said to be “besotted.”

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