Diana Vickers: Last News

X Factor star Diana Vickers has stunned fans by modelling a crochet bikini while on holiday. The 2008 contestant took to Instagram on Friday (July 28) to share a series of photos from her Mediterranean getaway. The 31-year-old went make-up free which let her freckles shine through as she soaked up the sunshine.

She was the bubbly ambitious teen who won over the nation on X Factor. Fifteen years on, and Diana Vickers looked just as she did back in 2008 as she took a stroll down London's ritzy Bond Street this week.

Vogue Williams looked sensational when she arrived for the second day of The Podcast Show at London Islington's Business Design Centre this week alongside a raft of other famous faces. The model, 37, who shares Theodore, four, Gigi, two, and baby Otto with her husband, former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, looked glowy and bronzed when she rocked up to the event in a pair of leather shorts. The co-host of My Therapist Ghosted Me, which she releases weekly with her best friend comedian Joanne McNally, paired her stripped back look with a basic black T-shirt and some pointed toe leopard print flats.

Reality TV classic The X Factor ran for a staggering 15 series as devoted fans were glued to their screens every Saturday night to watch aspiring popstars sing their hearts out. It produced some massive superstars including Harry Styles, Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke who all went on to launch successful careers in the public eye, and cemented Simon Cowell as one of the biggest names in the music industry.Thousands of wannabe singers would line up for their shot year after year, but some made more of an impression than others.

Former The X Factor star Diana Vickers has stunned fans online as she revealed her stunning transformation, 15 years after initially starring on the talent show. The 31 year old star was just 17 years old when she starred in the 2008 series of The X Factor and quickly gained the attention of then judges Louis Walsh and Cheryl.The talented singer was even described as a “little hippie” by Louis, and was well known for her quirky, even if understated sense of style.

Diana Vickers turned plenty of heads in a bold outfit to attend Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show at the Roundhouse in Camden on Tuesday.The former X Factor star, 30, looked incredible at the star-studded event, showing off her legs and quirky fashion sense as she joined the event with dancer Abbie Quinnen, 25.The singer set pulses racing in an incredibly high black satin bodysuit, which she teamed with an oversized white blazer, fishnet tights, and some black heels. She finished off the look with a black headscarf, which she wore loosely over her cascading blonde hair - also opting for a glamorous palette of make-up and a colourful crochet back with acrylic strap.

Diana Vickers has shown how to give power suits The X Factor as she went braless for dinner at a celebrity hotspot in Mayfair, London on Sunday.The 30 year old singer-songwriter rocked a white trousers and blazer two-piece set as she headed to Scotts restaurant over the weekend. Singer Diana confidently went braless underneath the blazer, which she kept slightly open. Diana matched the blazer with a pair of white high waisted trousers, which had a crisp seam ironed down the front to give a tailored look to her ensemble.

X Factor back in 2008 looked nothing like the young girl who boasted iconic "bird nest" styled hair that we all remember.In fact, the singer is all grown up and looking hotter than ever as she headed out in London's Mayfair at the weekend.Dressing to thrill, she rocked an attention grabbing white coordinated blazer that was purposefully left undone to show off her ample cleavage.The hitmaker ditched her bra as she unveiled lots of bare flesh in the jacket that gaped open.Diana teamed her looked with some killer chunky leather lace up boots, a designer silver over-the-shoulder handbag and a dark pair of cool shades.Adding further accessories to her already glam outfit, she popped on a flimsy silver chain and droplet earrings to complete her look.Her highlighted blonde locks were groomed into a sleek and straight style as the Kinky Boots Westend star flashed a smile as she walked through London's Mayfair.While her outfit appeared to be quick daring, Diana didn't seem to be too bothered about the risk of a wardrobe slip.Meanwhile, Diana, who found fame on Simon Cowell's singing scouting show the X Factor, unveiled that she'd suffered a mystery illness.In February, she left fans worried for her health as she took to social media revealing she was in chronic pain and unable to eat but her condition had still gone undiagnosed. She said at the time: "Another night of pain.

X FACTOR star Diana Vickers dazzled as she went bra-free under a striking blazer on a night out in London. The singer, 30, braved the spring-time chill in the plunging white jacket, which she paired with matching suit trousers.

X Factor's Diana Vickers has shared a video of herself in tears after enduring "another night of pain" as she battles a mystery illness.The singer explained she was suffering with pain and bloating and told fans she had been feeling "so alone"."Another night of pain," she wrote on Instagram."Another morning of waking up like I'm nine months pregnant after eating no dinner or breakfast due to feeling I have a blanket in my stomach.""I've been feeling so alone and from the hundreds of responses I got after my post and other women feeling alone with these symptoms, it seems no one can diagnose me," she went on."I'm hoping me sharing how I feel can comfort you as well as me," Diana added.The star, 30, later posted an update to expand on her symptoms.She told her fans: "The leg and pelvic pain is present today but bloat not 9 months maybe a cute 3 month."Also been drilled into me that gluten is the devil for any sort of inflammation, even if it's reproductive issues or stomach issues it can cause aggravation."Diana's fans expressed their concern after the star shared her news."Poor Diana!!" one person wrote on Instagram."Hope you're okay, take care xx," another well-wisher tweeted.The singer made her name when she was a contestant on TV and music mogul Simon Cowell's talent show back in 2008, making it all the way to the semi-final of the competition.Despite not winning, she went on to land a record deal and had songs such as Once, My Wicked Heart and The Boy Who Murdered Love.Diana also starred on stage in the West End.She is now based across the pond in the US and is also pursuing an acting career.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

Diana Vickers has shared a video of her sobbing in a video on her Instagram page as she suffers with intense "pain" from a mystery illness.The X Factor beauty, 30, who became a semi-finalist on the ITV singing competition, showed her tear-soaked face to the camera as she opened up to her fans on her difficult week. Wearing a white printed hoodie pulled up to shield her blonde tresses, Diana appeared to be resting on her sofa.The actress and fashion designer showed off her bright red nail polish as she wiped away the tears from her eyes, and there was even a sweet moment when her pet pooch came over to comfort her.

Diana Vickers has broken down in tears over a mystery illness – leaving fans worried. On social media, the former talent show contestant was seen emotional as she shared an update. Diana spoke out after experiencing "another night of pain".

Diana Vickers and her "marmite" singing style was one of the most iconic X Factor performers on The X Factor.

The BBC podcast presenter went on to say that her latest stint in the hospital has undoubtedly been her most challenging yet.Still, she thanked the nurses and doctors for not only saving her life but for providing her with moral support as she continued to fight the disease, which has plagued her life for over five years.Deborah stressed that she wasn't sure how things would move forward as she awaited her next operation, but she's made tremendous progress from how poorly she felt just a week ago."I'm making progress, it's slow but steady. I'm still being monitored very closely," the mother-of-two continued."No idea what the next plan is - it's just taking things bit by bit."It's hard when you just want a plan, but the plan is really to try to get me better, whatever pathway that takes."The cancer campaigner was met with supportive remarks in the comment section as fans heaped praise for her courage and strength during such difficult times.Former X Factor star Diana Vickers left four heart emojis as her response.The Instagram user @livpurvis said: "You're a hero Debs, sending all the love in the world."@Jo_elvin echoed similar words, writing: "Sending so much love and strength @bowelbabe.

Strictly Come Dancing's Tom Fletcher is shaking things up this weekend by swapping his dancing shoes for foot thongs.The McFly singer will be taking to the floor with partner Amy Dowden for Musicals Week and can't wait for his next performance.On the Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two, producers played a clip of him practising his new routine and host Rylan spotted something strange about his attire.In the clip, Tom could be seen dancing with Amy but strangely without any shoes or socks on.As they played the clip, Tom said: "Ahhh, I was dreading you showing this."Rylan then looking at the screen, piped up and said: "Excuse me, are you going full Diana Vickers barefoot?"Tom's pro partner Amy answered: "We are."The singer then butted in to

X Factor star Diana Vickers, who appeared on the hit ITV series in 2008, is set to appear in a gritty TV drama about the "dark underbelly" of the music industry.

X Factor star Diana Vickers first appeared on stage as a bare-foot teen performing before judges on the hit ITV talent show, but 13 years on she's has stepped out sporting a whole new look.

THE X Factor's Diana Vickers looked completely different as she returned to the studio – 13 years after appearing on the talent show. There was no sign of the back-combed "bird nest" hairstyle that Diana, now 29, once favoured.

Diana Vickers has been photographed bearing an uncanny resemblance to Coronation Street's iconic character Deirdre Barlow as she rocked a pair of huge glasses.The 29 year old, who looks completely unrecognisable to her days on TV, was seen walking down the street to a recording studio in London on Wednesday.The X Factor star, who was a semi-finalist on the show in 2008, donned some yellow-tinted oversized sunglasses, which she paired with a bright red lipstick, making her look the spitting image of a young Anne Kirkbride. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Do you remember Diana Vickers? She captured all our hearts back in 2008 as a contestant on The X Factor with her bohemian style and unique singing voice, and really stood out for performing barefoot.The Blackburn-born teenager, who was a baby-faced 16 year old at the time, made it as far as the semi final of the hit show, the same year as notable contestants including Alexandra Burke, JLS, and Eoghan Quigg. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter.

Leonardo DiCaprio. The singer spills all on the forthcoming episode of Celebrity Karaoke Club, but her fellow contestants couldn't believe their ears when Diana said she'd simply "watched the telly" with the Hollywood hunk.Diana, 29, told Courtney Act, Baga Chipz and David Potts that she'd once hung out with the Titanic star, and they were dying to know more.But Diana let everyone down when she confessed that absolutely nothing happened between them, despite her wishing that it would.She said: "I have a lot of stories but I'm just going to say one.