The X Factor was embroiled in a fresh sleaze row after screening raunchy scenes from a contestants' drink-fuelled party before the watershed. The ITV1 show was accused of 'not taking its responsibilities seriously' after it featured scenes of bikini-clad youngsters getting drunk, kissing intimately and frolicking in a hot tub. The footage, which was broadcast on Saturday at 8.15pm, was filmed over the summer during a welcome party for 186 contestants at the show's so-called Bootcamp stage. Last night, Vivienne Pattison, director of Mediawatch, said: 'A couple of weeks ago Simon Cowell was making out there wasn't going to be a re-run of the Rhianna and Christina Aguilera scenes last year. 'But they have to take their responsibilities seriously - because they are not at the moment. They also have a duty of care to the kids, not just on the show, but also those watching at home.' See also: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newsvideo/celebrity-news-video/8792817/Rihanna-ordered-to-cover-up-in-music-video-appearance.html

Pray: against this continued flow of sleaze on our airwaves. (Dt.31:29b)

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