The former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has revealed she was raped by a hotel porter during the production of the ITV show in 2012.

Lucy Spraggan reveals she was raped Former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan reveals she was raped

Gage, Simon (13 January 2023). "Lucy Spraggan reveals the mixed emotions when writing her autobiography: 'It's been horrendous but wonderful' ". Metro . Retrieved 19 April 2023. Spraggan auditioned for The X Factor in 2012, , performing her own composition " Last Night". [1] Spraggan quit her run The X Factor due to illness, finishing in ninth place, and second in her category. She later revealed in her biography, Process, that her departure was a consequence of her being raped by a porter in a hotel. Her debut major-label album, Join the Club, was released on 7 October 2013, reaching No 7 in the UK Albums Chart. [2] She has since released four more studio albums; the latest, Choices, was released on 26 February 2021 and debuted at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. [3] The album was preceded by the singles "Flowers", "Roots" and "Sober". [4] [5]X Factor hopeful Lucy Spraggan too 'niche' for Tulisa at Judges Houses?". X-Factor UK . Retrieved 30 September 2012. Simon Cowell, the creator of The X Factor, said that what happened to Spraggan was “horrific and heartbreaking” ” and that, “when I was given the opportunity to speak to Lucy, I was able to personally tell her how sorry I was about everything she has been through. Although we met under tragic circumstances, a genuine friendship and a mutual respect has developed between us. Lucy is one of the most authentic, talented and brave people I have ever met. I have always supported her wish to tell her story as well as her efforts to bring about positive change.” Yeah,” I said, and I heard a crash of something being thrown across the room on the other end of the line. Then I heard a noise that sounded like a scene from a wildlife documentary: a primal, guttural cry, the kind that a buffalo makes when it watches helplessly from a distance as a lion kills its young. The line went dead.

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a b "Advertising Standards Authority ASA Investigation of Live and Unsigned". Live and Unsigned. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012 . Retrieved 4 September 2012. Lucy Spraggan Plots UK and Ireland Tour for Spring, Shares New Single Everything Changes - Stereoboard". Spraggan's seventh studio album, Balance, was released in August 2023. Her autobiography, Process, is due for release in October 2023. A spokesperson for ITV said: “The X Factor was produced by Thames [part of Fremantle] and Syco, who were responsible for duty of care towards all of its programme contributors. ITV is committed to having in place suitable and robust processes to protect the mental health and welfare of programme participants, and we have continued to evolve and strengthen our approach.”

The X Factor UK (25 August 2012), Lucy Spraggan's audition - Last Night - The X Factor UK 2012 , retrieved 13 May 2019 a b c d "Lucy Spraggan Open Mic UK Guest Act Provides Unsigned Music Advice". Open Mic UK. Archived from the original on 18 July 2013 . Retrieved 4 September 2012. The X Factor UK (23 September 2012). "Lucy Spraggan's Bootcamp performance - Tea And Toast - The X Factor UK 2012". YouTube . Retrieved 3 May 2019.