X Factor bosses meet to discuss Christopher Maloney's future on the tour...as James Arthur and finalists push for Kye Sones to replace him

Christopher Maloney's spot on the X Factor tour is in jeopardy as the rest of the show's finalists push for him to be replaced by Kye Sones.

As show bosses are set to discuss Christopher Maloney's future, the former finalists have called for Gary Barlow's act to replace him.

Former contestants including Ella Henderson, Union J and James Arthur have demanded that Kye join the tour via Twitter, piling on the pressure.

In jeopardy: X Factor bosses will decide this week whether Christopher Maloney (L) will be replaced by Kye Sones (R) on the 2013 tour

This comes off the back of Christopher's alleged foul mouthed tirade on Sunday, which culminated in him refusing to appear in the show's finale.

Despite coming third in the competition, and getting the most public votes for the first seven weeks, Christopher caused controversy after becoming the only live finalist not to perform in the live show.

And now, as his place on the tour hangs in the balance, his fellow contestants have made it clear who they'd prefer to have with them.

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All of the other acts that will perform have shown their support for the 30-year-old, as speculation that Christopher wouldn't be joining them spread.

The show's winner, James Arthur, wrote: '#getkyeonthexfactortour'

While Ella Henderson also posted: '@Kyesones1 #getkyeonthexfactortour Xxx want u there big bro!!'

Decision this week: Bosses will decide whether Christopher of Kye will take part in the tour this week

Resting up or throwing a tantrum? Christopher was picture lying on the floor at the X Factor studio over the weekend, his diva behaviour may have cost him a spot on the tour

Following allegations he used the C-word to fellow contestant Carolynne Poole in a foul mouthed strop, X Factor bosses are having to think long and hard about whether it would be appropriate for Christopher to be a part of the 2013 tour.

And to add insult to injury Christopher could also be facing a £100,000 fine for his alleged behaviour.

In demand: Ella Henderson and Union J both tweeted support for Kye

Joining forces: Rylan Clark joined the former X Factor contestants in supporting Kye

Maloney reportedly begged X Factor bosses to let him perform at the show's live final after the foul-mouthed rant which saw him leave the programme ahead of the last episode on Sunday night, it has been claimed.

Christopher hit the headlines over the weekend as he made an unceremonious exit from the show after being voted off on Saturday night's programme.

He's got their vote: Union J and all of the other acts due to perform on the tour posted their support for Kye on Twitter

Piling on the pressure: Ella Henderson posted her support for Kye on Twitter, showing that she wanted him to join the others on tour

The 34-year-old singer had allegedly turned up for rehearsals for the Sunday night final worse for wear, and was 'abusive' to fellow contestant Carolynne Poole.

Christopher was due back for more rehearsals at 11am but turned up at midday. However production sources said he appeared visibly 'worse for wear' and former contestants claimed they could smell alcohol on his breath.

Speaking to The Sun Carolynne explained: 'He came in and basically, because I didn’t say hi and kiss his a***, he called me a c***. Everyone heard it, even Jahmene, who was upset...

'We were rehearsing the group song and he wouldn’t even stand next to me.'

Missing out: But Christopher is said to have arrived too late to take part in the Christmas carol medley along with the rest of the finalists

Missing out: Christopher did tweet his congratulations to the show's winner James, who celebrated with the rest of the finalists following his win

The Liverpudlian singer is said to have decided not to take part in the show's finale after discovering he had only been given one line in the group medley performance.

However, according to reports, Christopher later changed his mind and even pleaded with producers to let him take part in the show just moments before the performance took place.

But a source said that Christopher had arrived too late to take part in the performance.

Time to party: James Arthur and Caroline Flack both headed off to the X Factor wrap party on Tuesday night at the Hippodrome

Let the fun begin: Rylan Clark brought a friend along to the wrap party in central London

The source told The Sun: 'He showed up wanting to go on stage but they had to turn him away as they were already on stage and he missed the dress rehearsal.'

An X Factor spokesperson confirmed to MailOnline: 'Chris decided he no longer wanted to be part of The X Factor Final and has gone back to Liverpool.'

Worse for wear? Christopher looked to be enjoying himself as he partied with Kate and Wills lookalikes after his exit on Saturday ahead of the alleged tirade