Shayne Ward has confessed that he was seriously worried about his future as a singer after he pushed himself one step too far during the X Factor competition.

Towards the end of the show Shayne began to notice a deterioration in his voice and once the series ended Simon Cowell was so concerned that he rushed Shayne to a specialist.

Shayne said: “I was due to start recording when I was hit with bronchitis, laryngitis and a viral infection all at once.

“Simon wanted a second opinion so we went to London’s Harley Street where the doctor found a nodule on my left vocal cord. I panicked — I thought it was all over.�

Shayne was told to rest his voice completely and even now is afraid to drink alchohol in case it affects his vocal chords.

He added: “I haven’t had a drink in ages. I’ve got to be careful — I don’t want this to end tomorrow.�

Shayne’s debut album titled ‘Shayne Ward’ hits the shops on April 17th.