Dubai: Ivy Grace Paredes, the Filipino expatriate in Dubai who became an overnight sensation at X Factor UK, was forced to withdraw from the competition, media reports suggested.
The 33-year-old mum, an early favorite in the competition, was dropped from the show after failing to obtain a US visa, according to a report by The Sun UK.
The competitors are supposed to fly to Los Angeles to film a segment of the show, reported Gulf News.
According to the reports, X Factor tried to help Paredes with her visa application, but there was not enough time to resolve the matter.
Reached for comment, Paredes begged off from making a statement about the report, said the Dubai-based Gulf News. “I can’t talk about that for now. I will air my side of story soon,” Paredes reportedly said in a text message.
