Tulisa Sports A Nicotine Patch On 'X Factor' After Gary Barlow's 'Fag-Ash Breath' Jibe

Tulisa Plays Along

Tulisa showed her sense of humour on Sunday's 'X Factor' by wearing a nicotine patch on her arm.

Making light of Gary Barlow's "fag-ash breath" insult on Saturday's show, the judge proved she wasn't taking herself too seriously.

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Tulisa shows off her nicotine patch

Gary apologised for the remark he made on Sunday's ITV1 programme as show insiders revealed the pair spent time alone in a dressing room discussing their spat after filming finished.

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Gary made the comment after Tulisa criticised the song choice of his act Christopher Maloney.

The Take That singer blurted out: "Tulisa, I don't know what's offended me more: what you said or the fag-ash breath."

Moments later Tulisa interrupted host Dermot O'Leary and said: "Just a note for Gary: lay off the red wine because I can really smell that as well."

Offering an apology on ITV2's 'The Xtra Factor', Gary said: "Can I apologise to Tulisa; I mean it. You have the freedom to be as personal as you like to me for the rest of the series. Insult me."