HMV Apologises For Technical Error After Amelia Lily Appears On Site As 'X Factor' Winner

HMV has been forced to apologise after a "regrettable technical issue" on its website led to rumours of an X Factorfix ahead of this weekend's final.

Fans of the show were shocked after HMV's website posted an item under its CD Singles Coming Soon category which read: "Amelia Lily X Factor 2011 Winner's Single".

HMV was quick to deny that it had any insider information on the outcome of the final, which will take place at Wembley Arena this weekend and will be decided by a public vote.

HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo said: "Hmv.com was looking to accept customer pre-orders for versions of the X Factor winner's single recorded by each of the three finalists.

"However, due to a technical issue only Amelia Lily's details were uploaded. more at

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