Death Threats For Simon Cowell And The X Factor By Islamic Extremists

WHAT? OH MY GOODNESS!

Simon Cowell had to bump up security on his British TV show The X Factor after receiving death threats from Islamic extremists.

The talent contest was recently rapped by outspoken Islamist preacher Omar Bakri Muhammad, currently in Lebanon, who posted a rant on a Muslim website after the show’s finalists recorded a charity single to raise money for injured British troops.

X Factor producers have reportedly been in talks with U.K. police to boost security at Fountain Studios in Wembley, North London, where the program is filmed.
Security checks at the venue are said to have been increased with plans for X-ray scans and a police presence on 25 October, when finalists will perform the charity single.

"We called in officers from Scotland Yard because of genuine safety fears. We are in the process of discussing extra security measures for Saturday night’s live show."

Would you go to the live taping if you had tickets KNOWING this was going on?

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