The X Factor's frostiest moments - fag breath, 'who even are you?' and Zayn walkout

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The X Factor has been enjoying a well-deserved break from air, but its frostiest moments linger in public consciousness. The ITV reality series, headed up by Syco honcho Simon Cowell, saw performers duke it out in a number of live shows for the chance to receive a life-changing record deal.Previous winners include Little Mix and Leona Lewis, while runners-up including One Direction and Stacey Solomon have also soared to fame.With a multitude of judges and contestants over the years, a number of frosty exchanges have been captured both on the live shows and behind-the-scenes of the bootcamp and audition stages.Daily Star takes a look inside the show's frostiest ever moments.The X Factor judges Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos exchanged an awkward war of words in 2012.The showdown followed Gary's act Christopher Maloney's performance, which Tulisa critiqued by saying: "Gary, how many of these eighties classics are you going to let him keep destroying?"In response, Gary savagely quipped: "I don't know what's offended me more - what you said or the fag ash breath!"The confrontation was quickly interrupted by Dermot O'Leary but it was Tulisa who had the last laugh.In the following episode, the N Dubz star clapped back by wearing a nicotine patch on her arm.The likes of Simon Cowell, Cheryl, Danni Minogue and Louis Walsh didn't realise what they were in for when Ablisa graced the stage in 2010.The two-person girl group - made up of best pals Abby and Lisa - got into an onstage spat after their audition went wrong, in front of the horrified judges.Speaking after the iconic audition, Abby previously told local news: "The whole experience was overwhelming and the incident has now put a lot of stress on my family."Because of.