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William Mata

BIZARRE: X factor s janet devlin says eating disorder and alcohol nearly killed me before 20 - What They Never Told You

Janet Devlin as a teenager on X Factor - (ITV)

Former X Factor finalist Janet Devlin has revealed her eating and alcohol troubles left her feeling that she would not live past 20.

The Northern Irish singer-songwriter finished fifth on the 2011 series of the ITV talent show - the same year Little Mix sprang to prominence.

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