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‘I was terrified of being known as the girl who was attacked while on The X Factor’: Lucy Spraggan on rape, recovery and reality TV

In 2012, she was a breakout star of the singing competition. Then she suddenly disappeared from the show. For the first time she speaks about what led her to leave, how she feels she was let down – and the surprising person who held the key to her recovery

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Spraggan reveals she was sexually attacked during X Factor

Musician says she felt let down by ITV after assault by hotel porter that has had lasting impact

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Spraggan to share 'her story' in explosive memoir as X Factor is slammed

Lucy Spraggan, who rose to fame in The X Factor in 2012, will go into great detail about what she experienced during her time on the ITV singing competition over 10 years ago

Daily Mirror

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Lucy Spraggan review: A talented songwriter whose work is honest, reflective, powerful

Since wandering on to the X Factor stage in 2012, Lucy Spraggan has had an incredible journey, both professionally and personally. An exceptional singer, songwriter and emotive wordsmith, Lucy’s songs and stories hit with force. She dives deep into t

Bristol Post

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan works out in Glasgow gym ahead of SWG3 gig

The X Factor star is now four years sober and has expressed her delight at returning to Scotland for a gig in one of her 'favourite' cities as she takes to Glasgow's SWG3 stage tonight.

Daily Record

ITV This Morning studio in stitches at BGT star Abi Carter-Simpson's ukulele rendition

The Essex primary teacher appeared on the latest instalment of Britain's Got Talent when the auditions headed to London on Saturday and she spoke of Victoria Wood being her idol during the ITV show.

Daily Record

TRNSMT 2023 full line up so far and how to get tickets for the Glasgow Green music festival

The three day event will take place from July 7 until July 9, with 50,000 music fans expected to descend on Glasgow Green each day to enjoy Scotland’s biggest festival.

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TRNSMT announce new acts for 2023 festival including Joesef, The View and LF System

Scots talent is front and centre of the newly announced acts as Glasgow star Joesef hotly off the tails of his debut album will take to the main-stage on Friday of TRNSMT.

Daily Record

Simon Cowell reveals why he walked away from his own TV show: ‘I started to get anxious’

The TV judge, 63, said he turned it down as the thought of hosting his own show ‘really stressed him out’

Evening Standard

Who is Lucy Spraggan? Singer teases new reality show with Simon Cowell

Lucy Spraggan is releasing her seventh studio album, Balance.

Evening Standard

Simon Cowell baffles This Morning viewers over 'unrecognisable' appearance

During his interview, the father of one touched on the X-Factor's amazing popularity before going on hiatus in 2018, and ultimately being cancelled in 2021.

Daily Record

X Factor's Lucy Spraggan issues stern warning to Simon Cowell as he teases show return

Former X-Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has given Simon Cowell some advice about a reboot, after he teased the long-running talent show's return on This Morning

Daily Mirror

Simon Cowell horrified as he's reminded of first TV stint as 'shady' ITV This Morning move sparks comments

In a rare appearance, the music mogul appeared on This Morning and ended up squirming just seconds in

Manchester Evening News

Lucy Spraggan's This Morning tears as X Factor star gives emotionally charged performance

Former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan performed her new song Balance on Wednesday's edition of This Morning

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Liverpool Echo

Simon Cowell hints at X Factor return promising 'better' experience for contestants

Simon said "there might be a plan" for the ITV show to return

Wales Online

Simon Cowell questioned on wedding as he makes The One Show debut

Simon and fiancé Lauren Silverman have been together since 2013 and have one son together

Daily Mirror

Simon Cowell reveals he now watches rival Strictly and teases if X Factor will return

Simon Cowell - who is the TV and music mogul behind the likes of X Factor and Britain's Got Talent - has admitted to watching rival BBC show Strictly Come Dancing now X Factor has come to an end

Chronicle Live

Sister's heartfelt tribute to Newcastle United super fan, 29, who 'deserved the world'

Kelly Marie-Pearce, who was a huge fan of Alan Shearer, died from CRPS after developing the chronic illness due to complications with a pacemaker

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Lucy Spraggan 'ready to talk' about full X Factor experience in explosive memoir

Singer Lucy Spraggan is preparing to release her autobiography next year and she's vowed to share her true thoughts about her experience on The X Factor

Daily Mirror

Amber Gill sparks romance rumours with Megan Barton-Hanson's former flame Teddy Edwardes

Love Island winner Amber Gill - who recently said she dates men and women - has been linked with former glamour model and events organiser Teddy Edwardes

Manchester Evening News

'I feel amazing': Lucy Spraggan's incredible transformation 10 years after X Factor stardom

The singer-songwriter, who lives in Manchester, feels amazing after making a life-changing decision

Liverpool Echo

X Factor's Lucy Spraggan looks 'completely different' as she calls for show changes

The 31-year-old soared to fame when she auditioned for series nine of the show back in 2012

Daily Mirror

Lucy Spraggan debuts chic new look after incredible body transformation

Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has worked wonders to transform her body over the years after hitting the gym and going completely sober

Manchester Evening News

ITV Britain's Got Talent's Honey Scott stuns fans with Stephen Mulhern 'burn' as she reminds viewers of another talent show star

Sassy Honey impressed the judges and 'stole the show' with her original song

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