Diana VickersSo there's been all this talk of Diana Vickers somehow faking her illness...

But sadly for her, it couldn't be more real.

There are now rumours that the blonde babe is so unwell, she may have to pull out of the X Factor comp altogether.

Diana's singing dreams are apparently hanging in the balance as she continues to suffer from a severe bout of laryngitis.

Her no-show last week prompted anger among some fans - especially after Di was pictured cheering at a bonfire bash earlier in the week.

But it appears even with a week off from the comp, Di's voice has not improved - and those around her are now increasingly concerned that she may not be able to make this Saturday's show, throwing her entire stint as a finalist into doubt.

Diana told The Sun: "The doctors made it clear that I could risk long-term damage to my voice. I was absolutely devastated to be told I couldn't perform on Saturday.

"I am due to see the doctor again tomorrow so finger's crossed."

X Factor choreographer Brian Friedman added: "Di still couldn't sing yesterday. She just had no voice at all."

Well, hang in there, Diana. We really hope you get well soon - two good voices gone from the show in the same amount of weeks would be just too much to take...