Lucy Spraggan thanks Robbie Williams as she shares heartbreaking X Factor moment
Lucy Spraggan has paid tribute to her 'hero' Robbie Williams after he invited her to perform with him at his concert in Sandringham.
The singer-songwriter, 32, shot to fame on the X Factor in 2012 before having to leave in the fifth week of the live rounds after an horrific attack by a hotel porter. Lucy's absence from the programme was put down to 'ill health' at the time, but in July the Last Night star revealed she had been raped and had to leave the ITV talent show as a result.
Sharing a photo of herself and Robbie backstage at the Sandringham Royal Estate, Lucy explained how heartbroken she was to have missed the Rock DJ star's mentoring session "the very day" she had to leave The X Factor. Captioning the photo, she said: “I’ve not told really told anyone this story, but it really affirms my faith in the universe and makes me feel like, eventually, if you keep going, losses become wins and goodness comes full circle. The very day I had to leave The X Factor, it turns out, was the day Robbie Williams had come to individually mentor us contestants.
Lucy Spraggan has paid tribute to her 'hero' Robbie Williams after he invited her to perform with him at his concert in Sandringham
The singer-songwriter, 32, shot to fame on the X Factor in 2012 before having to leave in the fifth week of the live rounds (ITV)“That very traumatic day I lost a lot,” she continued. “Later down the line, when I was able to really assess the damage that might have happened to my career, I knew that I not only had I lost the opportunity to continue with the show, but I also lost the opportunity to meet someone I had admired SO much growing up, a northern grafter whose music soundtracked my childhood.”
Despite missing out on a one-to-one coaching session with the Could It Be Magic star, Lucy pointed out her performance with Robbie on Sunday was "even better" than her original opportunity. She shared: “I supported Robbie Williams at his show. And what an unbelievable experience it was. What a crowd.”
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Lucy told her followers she'd had a chance to speak to the Take That singer before his headline set, revealing Robbie told her he was “always rooting” for her. “He is literally the greatest showman,” she added. “Once again, this man has inspired me even more. The universe is back on track. And all is bloody wonderful. I love my life.”
The singer's followers loved her uplifting post, with many telling Lucy how 'inspirational' she was. One wrote: "“Inspiring story Lucy. Good to see you finally met him and chatted.” Another shared: "Bursting with inspiration for you" while a third told the 32-year-old they'd love to see her on tour with Robbie "sometime soon".
If you've been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
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