'We're going to have a riot on our hands': X Factor's Cheryl Fernandez-Versini shields ears from boos after controversial Boot Camp decision

PUBLISHED: 00:03, 26 September 2014 | UPDATED: 09:02, 26 September 2014

She made her return earlier this year after four series away from The X Factor, however Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's popularity with viewers may only be short-lived if a new trailer is anything to go by.

The newly-married judge receives a chorus of boos and has the audience up on their feet at Boot Camp, which kicks off on Friday and sees the competitors face the dramatic Six Chair Challenge.

The 31-year-old is forced to cover her ears after her seemingly controversial decision, before telling fellow judges Simon Cowell, Mel B and Louis Walsh: 'I've made such a big mistake'.

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Controversial: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini receives a chorus of boos and has the audience up on their feet at The X Factor's Boot Camp

Up in arms: The singer is heard telling fellow judges Simon Cowell, Mel B and Louis Walsh: 'I've made such a big mistake'

TV mogul Simon is also heard adding: 'I wish I could start this day all over again...', suggesting things were not going to plan at Wembley Arena.

He is then heard telling Cheryl - who is given the Girls category to mentor: 'Are you crazy?... We're going to have a riot on out hands', before the camera cuts to the audience who look far from happy with what's been decided.

Cheryl tries to explain her choices, telling the audience: 'You know, what you have to realise is it's my choice', and tells her threecompanions: 'I'm going to get lynched, what am I going to do? Where do I go?'

Get Ready for Boot Camp as the X Factor begins to hot up

Regret? The 31-year-old is forced to cover her ears after her seemingly controversial decision

Louis tells his fellow judges: 'Let's get out of here', and former Spice Girl Mel comments: 'My heart is beating out of my chest', in the dramatic scenes.

The first of three consecutive installments will see the judges whittle the singers down to 24, six in each of the categories: Girls, Boys, Over 25s and the Groups.

Meanwhile it is also revealed which of the judges will be mentoring who. Simon is given the Over 25s, Mel the Boys and Louis the Groups.

The news comes on the same day that the show was embroiled in yet another fix controversy after contestant Chloe-Jasmine Whichello was allowed to perform for the judges twice despite fluffing her first audition.

Strut: TV mogul Simon is also heard adding: 'I wish I could start this day all over again...', suggesting things were not going to plan at Wembley Arena

The news comes on the same day that the show was embroiled in yet another fix controversy after Chloe-Jasmine Whichello (pictured at Boot Camp) was allowed to perform for the judges twice

Hugs all round: During Friday's show, it is revealed that Cheryl will be mentoring the Girls category

The posh singer reportedly took to the stage to sing jazz standard Misty, only to forget her words and break down in tears in front of an audience of 5,000.

However, viewers on Saturday only saw her second audition in front of a different crowd, when she impressed the panel with Why Don't You Do Right and sailed through to the next stage of the competition.

According to The Sun, producers decided to give the former private school student another shot as they are desperate to have her on the live shows.

A spokesperson for ITV explained: 'Judges on occasion give a second chance if they feel the contestant hasn't fulfilled their potential from their Room audition.'

The X Factor continues on Friday at 9pm on ITV1.