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X Factor's Marcus Collins subjected to racist and homophobic abuse

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By Selena Ledgerton 24/11/2011 13:37

According to a report in The Sun, X Factor star Marcus Collins has been subjected to racial and homophobic abuse.

 

The contestant, said to be a favourite to win the competition, answered his mobile phone at 2.30am, only to be on the receiving end of the vile abuse.


The Liverpudlian - who is openly gay - was left in shock. A source told The Sun: "The voice on the other end of the line was just full of hate and spewed all sorts of racist and anti-gay abuse. He was saying, 'You don't deserve to be on the show. Who do you think you are?' and calling him every name under the sun."

 

Marcus has refused to call in the police, although he is said to suspect the caller may be a casual acquaintance, which would explain how the perpetrator obtained his phone number.

 

Marcus, mentored by Gary Barlow, is the favourite to win X Factor according to bookmakers Paddy Power, with odds of 15/8 on.

 

Is Marcus your winner? What do you think about the abuse he received? Share your view by leaving a comment.

 

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Susie Que (Quesie)
24/11/2011 14:16
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What a shame this has happened. Poor Marcus, he seems like such a lovely lad. I can only think that it must be jealousy. I hope he can try to put this behind him & concentrate on the competition. I think he has a lot of talent & deserves to win.
Valerie Lindsay
24/11/2011 16:32
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Regarding Marcus..............​........he should contact the Police, it happened at 2.30 am in the morning.............​....disgusting, evil people who do this.  They are just jealous...........bu​t this sort of thing can escalate, so stop it now, and change your telephone number, then give it only to family, otherwise it will get worse.

 

Marcus, you are brilliant and have a fantastic personality and a lovely smile.

 

You are a Winner and are fantastic on the stage and such a fantastic singer, an all round Star!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!!!!!!  Good luck!!!!!!!

 

 

Jacqueline (FoxWatch)
24/11/2011 14:51
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He should be judged only on his singing performances, which have been consistently good.
I would like him to win, he seems a lovely young man to me.

Nick Colwell (nickvet)
24/11/2011 14:41
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Didnt know he is gay, but so what? He's a good singer & i really love the Little Richard/Jackie Wilson type image he's going for.  He's my favourite as he just gets on with it each week & sems to have a great personality
Someone
24/11/2011 17:06
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Its  so sad that even though in this country we like to tell ourselves that we are liberal and accepting, it just shows yet again that homophobia and racism is alive, strong and still kicking in this country.
it makes me sick

stephen waite
24/11/2011 16:30
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what is wrong with people today this is 2011 not 1945 then maybe you may have a different view it should not matter what marcus does in his private life there are loads of gay famous stars today and aload more who hide and scared of being honest and open about there sexuality marcus is a great singer a great voice performer and at the end of the day this is what the genral public vote or pay to see them live in concert or buy there records or albums so think about other people in the music business who are either bi-sexual / gay we never moan or go on about them so give marcus a break as it is sick what is happening at the end of the day marcus is a great fun guy and a great singer with a massive future ahead of him if he wins or not so i say well get use to what marcus is as he is going to be around for a long time ahead good luck marcus winner or not you will go far for sure all the best for the future mate just wish people who think and do this just have no idea and lead a very sad boring life please grow up and get a life
Al Spencer (alspence)
24/11/2011 17:07
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You go for it son,be loud and proud and hold your head high.
Ignore the no-marks and concentrate on what you're good at.
You have the backing of thousands throughout the UK,but especially
those in Liverpool and the North West.
Good luck to you,I'll be watching,with eager anticipation on Saturday night.
Valerie Lindsay
24/11/2011 16:35
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Marcus to win the X Factor ....................​.........A sure Winner!!!!!!!!!!
Mayor Bee (willf1)
24/11/2011 15:45
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How did you not know he was gay? I thought it was pretty blindingly obvious the second he stepped on the stage and started screaming! He's a fantastic singer but how on earth you couldn't tell he was gay is beyond me. Not that it matters, I think hes GAWJUS!
Valeria Wood (Dizzydancer)
24/11/2011 17:07
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I have always thought that Marcus is by far the best on the X-factor and I really hope he wins.  I love his voice, his look and his personality  He is a good all rounder.   Good luck Marcus.  Smile
jennifer gare (jen1948)
24/11/2011 15:37
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People who throw mud should be ignored its because they are jealous.Marcus is a brilliant singer and l hope he wins the x factor. It doesn't matter what his sexuality is,as l say live and let live  and LEAVE MARCUS ALONE and everyone else on the x factor those who critise are just full of jealousy that it's not them on the stage .
cabritinha
24/11/2011 17:26
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LOVELY NEWS IS GAY! HE LOOKS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORG​EOUSSmileTHE IDIOT WHO CALL HIM HIS JUST JEALOUS AND PROBABLY UGLYAngryIGNORE THESE IDIOTS MARCUS AND LIVE YOUR LIFE.YOU ARE VERY GOOD LOOKING ,PLUS YOU SEEMS A LOVELY PERSON. GOOD LUCK MATERed roseARE YOU SINGLE? GIVE ME A BELLSmileLOL
fay-mus bekind (a-free-spirit)
24/11/2011 17:26
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I love Marcus, I hope all his dreams come true from the heart. Not every one loves a bad person. Nice to see a good person. So rare and so precious these days. 
jorg (geebeeee)
24/11/2011 15:37
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Any kind of abuse, verbal or physical, is obviously wrong and I wouldn't wish it on anybody. But, and i know I'm probably going to get a lot of abuse too for saying this, this smells of a very desperate publicity stunt. If it isn't then set an example and report it to the police! Moaning to the press won't make any difference.
john hargreaves (CheGuava)
24/11/2011 15:37
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He is by far the best performer with a fantastic voice. It's a shame that the X-factor has the 'make or break' aspect. If the judges don't spoil it for u, u can bet ur **** the general public will. Ok, Frankie didn't really deserve to be kept in. It was only the 300,000 silly **** on twitter kept voting him in. He'd be still there if he didn't get booted off. As for Misha B, her chances were blighted by Tulisa's bullying allogations and her junkie mum coming back into her life to scrounge money from her daughter's new found fame. If u put urself in the firing range of all these ghouls trying to get a piece of u for good or bad, don't expect life to be easy.  That's all I'm sayin.
Yvonne Crook (familyc)
24/11/2011 15:25
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who cares what his sexuality is or anyone else's for that matter he can sing yippee and not many this year can. now craig has been kicked off marcus is the only hope we have left .amelia lily should never have gone back, out stay out, bad move, they should just have announced at end no-one was leaving that week. as for the scum that text or called him go get a life you jealous nasty lowlife
Farah xx
24/11/2011 17:20
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i never knew he was gay.... shame i thought he looked quite cute........ still luv him though xx
Thomas James
24/11/2011 17:38
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see apparently this is big news that because hes on a tv show that it is all made to the publics attention. This sort of thing goes on everyday in the streets, schools, colleges and workplace and nothing is mentioned in the news!
Someone
24/11/2011 17:51
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Why hasnt any women posted the usual thing when this type of news appears? Ok then ill do it for you.

OMG!!!! what a waste!!!

Sue Attrell (Sth Coaster)
24/11/2011 15:16
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I didn't realise he was gay either, but that doesn't have any baring whatsoever on his performance on X Factor, he is consistently good at whatever sort of music is chosen for him to sing.  He deserves to win, he is a really talented guy, and comes across as a really caring person, and is always appreciative of whatever comments the judges make, whether they be constructive or otherwise? - all the luck in the world to him, he deserves to be the winner - he 'shines' whereas the rest of them are as useless as each other! 

 

As regards the 'waste of space' that called him on the phone, hope Marcus ignores it, and puts it down to the obvious ignorance of the 'being' responsible.

 

MARCUS TO WIN!!!!!!

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