X Factor's Stevi Ritchie: 'I don't mind being the joke act'

Stevi Ritchie has spoken about his place on The X Factor, saying that he doesn't mind being seen as a novelty act on the show.

Speaking on The Xtra Factor, Ritchie revealed that he accepts that some will consider him to be a "joke act".

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Stevi Ritchie speaks about being considered a "joke act"

"I don't mind being called the joke act," the singer stressed.

He went on to suggest that he might be singing a ballad next week, saying: "Hopefully, there's going to be a more serious side next week, fingers crossed."

Jake Quickenden was eliminated from The X Factor on tonight's show (October 26).

Ritchie added: "I'm going to miss Jake immensely."

Quickenden has spoken about leaving The X Factor, saying that he never did himself justice on the Live Shows.

Ritchie's mentor Simon Cowell has predicted that the contestant is not likely to win The X Factor .

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