X Factor girl group Rhythmix have been forced to change their name after complaints from the children’s music charity of the same name.

The Brighton-based charity has battled with the TV talent contest for the last few weeks, after production company Syco initially telling them “to get a lawyer” if they wished to continue with their complaint.

However, after writing an open letter to Simon Cowell on the internet, ITV have announced that the group have agreed to change their name. The charity wrote:

“We don’t buy this media invention of you as Mr Nasty. Your wikipedia entry explains at length your involvement with children’s charities, and we commend you for it. But equally we don’t believe that you are unaware of the way your own company is acting.”

Am X Factor spokesperson said today: “At the request of the charity Rhythmix, the members of the girl group Rhythmix have decided to change their name, a decision which has the support of Syco and TalkbackTHAMES.”

“The group’s new name will be announced in due course,” they added.

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