Mystery as X Factor star pulls out of major festival gig for ‘unforeseen’ reasons
AN X Factor star has mysteriously pulled out of a major festival gig for “unforeseen” reasons.
The 30-year-old shot to fame on The X Factor in 2012 and went on to enjoy huge success as a musician.
The In It Together festival, which takes place this month in Wales, has announced that X Factor star Ella Henderson will not be appearing this year.
Taking to social media they said: “We’re very sorry to share that Ella Henderson has unfortunately been forced to cancel some of her upcoming appearances due to unforeseen circumstances, and as a result will no longer be appearing at In It Together Festival this year.
“We completely understand and support Ella’s decision, and we want to send our love and very best wishes to Ella and her entire team at this time.
“We sincerely hope to welcome Ella to In It Together in the near future.”
The statement continued: “While we know many of you will be disappointed, we’ve worked tirelessly behind the scenes at the last minute to secure a huge replacement artist and someone you absolutely do not want to miss.
“Join us on Sunday at 2PM on the Together Stage for the official reveal. Trust us… this is BIG.”
Ella found fame on the ITV talent show in 2012 aged 16 where she wowed judges with her rendition of Cher’s Believe before reaching the live finals.
But she finished in sixth place behind winner James Arthur.
Following her stint on the show, Ella went on to sign with Simon Cowell’s label Syco Music and released her first studio album, Chapter One, with the music mogul in 2014.
During her time with label, Ella scored several hits with her single Ghost, which she wrote with the American writer producer Ryan Tedder, and emotional ballad Yours.
She went on a four-year hiatus in 2015, and released her second studio album, Everything I Didn’t Say, in 2022. It became her second top 10 album in the UK.
Ella has received the Brit Billion Award, and nominations for four Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello Award.