X Factor judge puffs backstage

JUDGE Tulisa Contostavlos has dragged the X Factor into fresh controversy — by smoking backstage.

X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos

The star often has sneaky cigs and parties in her dressing room at the show’s Wembley studios.

But bosses have received a council letter warning that the former N-Dubz singer is breaking the 2006 Health Act, which bans smoking at work.

Tulisa — accused on TV of having “fag ash breath” by Gary Barlow — now faces a telling-off. A source said: “Bosses aren’t happy that she’s causing trouble.” Meanwhile finalists are fuming — at being paid £50 a week.Essex contestant Rylan Clark, 24, whinged: “It’s not even enough to cover one of my waxes.”But a source said: “The X Factor is a talent show and not considered employment. Bosses provide everything on top of the £50 — including accommodation and food.”