X Factor New Zealand judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were fired in 2015 after publicly humiliating contestant Joe Irvine on live TV, sparking massive backlash and a social media firestorm. Many stood by Irvine's side, calling the judges' behavior petty and unacceptable. Kills and Moon, who are a couple, have hinted that they were encouraged behind the scenes to stir up drama for public attention.
