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X Factor Star Chico Slimani Convicted of Drink Driving

April 9, 2026

Summary

Chico Slimani, known from X Factor, was found guilty of drink-driving in London after admitting he broke his sobriety with a six-hour whisky binge following a friend's death from cancer. The 55-year-old singer, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, had a No. 1 single with "It's Chico Time.

How coverage differs

Left outlets focus on Chico Slimani's drink-driving conviction as a legal judgment, whereas right outlets sensationalize it with details of his 'whisky binge' and emotional struggles.

  • Left: X Factor star's drink-driving conviction follows personal tragedy, broken sobriety Left-leaning outlets primarily report the factual outcome of the court case, stating that X Factor star Chico Slimani was found guilty of drink-driving by a London court. They focus on the legal judgment without extensive elaboration on personal circumstances.
  • Right: X Factor star convicted after six-hour whisky binge following friend's death Right-leaning outlets sensationalize the story, highlighting Chico Slimani's 'breaking his sobriety' and a 'six-hour whisky binge' after a friend's death from cancer. They emphasize the emotional context surrounding the drink-driving conviction.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • X Factor star Chico Slimani found guilty of drink-driving by London court

Right

  • The X Factor star Chico is found guilty of drink driving after 'breaking his sobriety' to go on a six-hour whisky binge following his pal's death from cancer

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