X Factor star Katie Waissel shares update following suspected heart attack

‘I appreciate you all so greatly’

Author: Hannah MellinPublished 24th Nov 2021
Last updated 24th Nov 2021

Former X Factor contestant Katie Waissel has bravely shared an update on her health after being rushed to hospital following a suspected heart attack earlier this month.

The singer, who has been resting at home recovering from the ordeal, has taken to Instagram to share a photo of herself wearing a Holter Monitor, a device that keeps track of your heart rhythm.

She captioned the post: 'Currently wearing the Holter Monitor as part of my on going cardiac testing. I will be wearing this device for 48 hours as it records my heart activity.

'Other testing follows this week, but emotionally I am taking them just one test at a time.

'Please do know that albeit this is a personal medical issue, I have listened and onboarded so compassionately to your questions and concerns relating to potential causes etc. I want you to know that I absolutely intend to share my findings with you and hope to either give you clarity or peace of mind, to those that are seeking it.'

Katie, who also took part in Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, added: 'Until then, we must try to onboard an objective mindset and focus on staying healthy, safe and warm.

'I appreciate you all so greatly, and thank you for kindly embracing this discovery process with me.'

Katie was taken to Watford General Hospital in an ambulance earlier this month after showing some worrying symptoms.

In a post on Instagram, Katie said that despite being warned of long wait times, there was a medical team at the door of her North London home “within minutes”.

During her hospital stay, Katie shared a photo of herself from her hospital bed and praised the NHS: 'Let me tell you, I was taken by ambulance yesterday for a suspected heart attack and @nhs @ldn_ambulance Watford general AND the ambulance services were/are amazing.

'I was initially told there was a wait by the ambulance call centre, but an ambulance was at my door within minutes.

'The entire team at Watford were/are beyond impeccable, and I am so grateful for your continued help!'

Katie appeared on series seven of The X Factor, where she made it to the quarter final in Cheryl's group. She later went on to appear on Celebrity Big Brother alongside the likes of Ricky Norwood, Lewis Bloor and Christopher Biggins.

Check out all of the X Factor winners singles:

2004: Steve Brookstein - 'Against All Odds' (Over 25s)

Steve Brookstein's winning single debuted at Number 2 in the UK charts behind Band Aid 20's 'Do They Know It's Christmas', the following week it went to Number 1.

2005: Shayne Ward - 'That's My Goal' (16–24s)

Shayne Ward was the second winner of the competition and released an original song - whereas most winners released the covers. 'That's My Goal' became the fastest-selling song of 2005!

2006: Leona Lewis - 'A Moment Like This' (16–24s)

According to reports, 1 million copies of the single were pre-ordered by stores and it was downloaded 50,000 times within 30 minutes of being available online! It reached Number 1 in both the UK singles and download charts.

2007: Leon Jackson - 'When You Believe' (Boys)

The single was another successful winners' single getting to Number 1 in the UK and becoming a Christmas Number 1.

2008: Alexandra Burke - 'Hallelujah' (Girls)

Alexandra's 'Hallelujah' became a Christmas Number 1 for the fifth X Factor winner.

2009: Joe McElderry - 'The Climb' (Boys)

After winning the competition, Joe McElderry's version of 'The Climb' went to Number 1 in the UK. The song was a cover of the Miley Cyrus song which was also released in the same year and featured in Hannah Montana: The Movie.

2010: Matt Cardle - 'When We Collide' (Boys)

Matt Cardle won the seventh series of The X Factor and released his cover of 'When We Collide' (original title - 'Many of Horror'). The song reached Number 1 in the UK and became the second bestselling single of 2010.

2011: Little Mix - 'Cannonball' (Groups)

They might be releasing Number 1 songs here, there and everywhere, but back in 2011 Little Mix won The X Factor and released 'Cannonball'. Unlike past winner's singles, the song wasn't released during the week of the popular Christmas Number 1 battle. The song debuted at Number 1 becoming the fastest-selling single of the year.

2012: James Arthur - 'Impossible' (Boys)

James Arthur's cover of 'Impossible' was released immediately after he won the ninth series of The X Factor. The single became the fastest-selling winning single from The X Factor!

2013: Sam Bailey - 'Skyscraper' (Over 25s)

'Skyscraper', originally sung by Demi Lovato was released by 2013's X Factor winner, Sam Bailey. The song became a Christmas Number 1 with all proceeds from the single going to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Together for Short Lives.

2014: Ben Haenow - 'Something I Need' (Over 25s)

Once again The X Factor winner hit the top spot for Christmas in 2014.

2015: Louisa Johnson - 'Forever Young' (Girls)

Louisa Johnson released her version of 'Forever Young' however, unlike many of the previous winners' singles it didn't make the top spot, only reaching Number 9 in the UK.

2016: Matt Terry - 'When Christmas Comes Around' (Boys)

Written by none-other than Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge, 'When Christmas Comes Around' was The X Factor's second ever original song to be released as the winner's single. It debuted at Number 3 in the UK.

2017: Rak-Su - 'Dimelo' (Groups)

'Dimelo' was yet another original single to be released as an X Factor winners' single. It reached Number 2 in the UK, being kept off the top spot by Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect'.

2018: Dalton Harris featuring James Arthur - 'The Power of Love'


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