Birmingham Live
·Jul 2026
X Factor star who abused boys released from prison early under 'strict conditions'
Former X Factor contestant Danny Tetley has been released after serving two-thirds of his nine-year sentence for sexually exploiting seven teenage boys. The Ministry of Justice confirmed his release under strict licence conditions, with ongoing supervision by the Probation Service and the possibility of recall for any breach. Tetley previously used his TV fame to manipulate victims, a point emphasised during sentencing by Judge Jonathan Durham Hall KC, who described his behaviour as predatory and exploitative.