Scots-based X-Factor winner in anti-Semitic rant at Ukrainian president Zelensky

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The first-ever winner of The X-Factor has accused the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of having "Jewish privilege" in a despicable anti-Semitic rant.

Steve Brookstein, who won the talent show back in 2004, said the decision to let Mr Zelenskyy speak in front of MP's in the House of Commons on Tuesday was "disgraceful" in a post on Twitter.The singer - who now lives in Dunbar, East Lothian - also accused the Ukrainian President of bombing his own people, as reported by the Scottish Daily Express.He wrote: "Zelenskyy speaking to the house of commons.

Unelected comedian from a state that had a coup and bombs its own people. "Disgraceful Jewish Privilege."Brookestein has been slammed for the anti-Semitic messages with the Campaign Against Antisemitism hitting out at the X-Factor winner saying "So this is what became of Steve Brookstein."Twitter user Leekern also criticised the singer, writing: "Steve Brookstein is a long-standing antisemite and a human being unable to navigate the complicated minefield of having consciousness."Andrew called on Twitter to ban his account: "It is time for Twitter to permanently suspend Steve Brookstein for using the antisemitic slur "Jewish Privilege" to attack President Zelenskyy, as well as downplaying Putin's war crimes and retweeting Kremlin propaganda."Another joked: "You'd think obscurity and £75 pub gigs would be enough for him.

Why go all Lee Hurst at this stage of your life?"The singer tried to defend himself by claiming that he's "Not Antisemitic at all" because his "great grandfather was an orthodox Jew" and his "uncle has returned to the faith."Brookstein moved to Scotland during lockdown and has confirmed he is a supporter of Scottish nationalism.Addressing the House of