Controversial X Factor contestant, Frankie Cocozza, has been booted out of the show with immediate effect after he was found to have broken the rules of the competition.

The 18-year-old antics on and off the stage have finally caught up with him with X Factor bosses showing him the red card this afternoon.

TV regulator Ofcom was reportedly called in to investigate the wannabe’s behaviour after receiving over 100 complaints from viewers with many arguing that the teenager from Brighton was seen to be glamorising alcohol with footage aired on the Saturday night episode showing the youngster partying till 6am, while in a separate incident Frankie was seen mouthing an expletive as he celebrated not being voted off on Sunday night’s results show.

However media reports have emerged this afternoon which suggest that the wannabe rocker’s swift exit from the show came about as a result of him breaking a “golden rule” although the X Factor has failed to elaborate.

Aside from his off stage behaviour, the 18-year-old has come in for criticism recently for his lacklustre performances on the X Factor, with his most recent performance prompting boos from the audience. Frankie had reportedly told bosses he would exit the show of his own accord if he had of found himself in the bottom two on Sunday night.

In an official statement from the party loving 18-year-old, Frankie apologies to his mentor Gary Barlow, his fellow contestants and fans who voted for him, adding that his life has gone “out of control” while being on the show, and finishing by saying he doesn’t believe he deserves his place in the competition any more.

It’s not known if a dropped contestant will be called up to fill Frankie’s space on the show, although an official announcement is due to be made on the coming live show on Saturday night.