X Factor 2010: Cher Lloyd struggles with vocal problems

X Factor hopeful Cher Lloyd is said to be struggling with a recurring vocal problem.

The 16 year old from Malvern in Worcestershire was first seen impressing Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Natalie Imbruglia at her initial audition, when she sang Turn My Swag On by Soulja Boy. (The Keri Hilson version). On last night’s bootcamp show, Cher wowed Nicole Scherzinger with her original take on Coldplay’s Viva La Vida.

However, the strain of constant singing is said to have taken its toll on Lloyd and at one point, doctors even told her not to speak for fear of damaging her voice even more.

An insider told The Daily Star:

“Cher has really been struggling with her voice through the Boot Camp stages.

“It’s become so bad that doctors ordered her not to speak and she has been writing things down on paper instead.

“It seems the pressure of being branded the favourite and Cher’s constant singing and rehearsing has taken its toll.

“She’s devastated that her dream of winning could be over because of a sore throat.

“If she’s lucky enough to get through she fears that she will end up being unable to perform.”

Source: www.unrealitytv.co.uk