Chico slammed fellow X Factor stars Jedward telling them they need to “get a life” for slating the ITV show.
The 50-year-old star appeared in the 2005 series of the hit singing competition and made it to the quarter finals.
The year after Chico starred on the ITV show identical twins John and Edward – otherwise known as Jedward – also made a bid to win.
However, the twins, who were managed by Louis Walsh, only made it to sixth place.
In an exclusive Facebook Live tell-all with the Daily Star, Chico called out Jedward for slamming the show.
He said: “I have nothing but love for the X Factor. I know some people complain about it like Jedward but what were you before the X Factor, were you touring the world, have number one songs or have the revenue you have now?”
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He added: “I just sit there thinking, ‘Get a life.'”
Chico has since used his platform and featured on several reality shows.
He continued: “X factor allowed me to go on do Dancing On Ice, do 12 pantos, I’ve toured with the Osbournes.
“You’re only as good as your last single or album – it’s nothing personal. Everything has an end and music is a business.”
While appearing on the hit ITV show which was axed last year, Chico was mentored by Sharon Osbourne. He explained how he kept in touch with the star, but hasn’t seen her in a number of years.
He added: “Last time I got in touch with Sharon was 5 years ago when I was in LA.”
In 2012, Chico competed on Dancing On Ice with Canadian bronze medallist partner Jodeyne Higgins.
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The star made it to the final episode of the series and ended up coming in third place.
Chico said: “The hardest part was that I had never skated before and the progression was unbelievable.”
The star is supporting Kimberly Wyatt this year and revealed he still has his leopard print costume from performing Sexy and I Know It all those years ago.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
