X Factor contestant Diana Vickers was too ill to sing on last week’s Saturday live show.

She contracted Laryngitis and was advised by throat specialists to abstain from speaking or singing until it cleared up, however fans of the show are said to be furious after viewing this video clip showing Diana shouting and yelling on a trip to bonfire night.

Diana has explained herself in a statement released today saying:

“I felt under the weather all last week but didn’t want to miss out on the fireworks display. On Thursday I saw the doctor and was given antibiotics and the following day was diagnosed with Laryngitis by a Harley Street specialist.”

“Up until Saturday afternoon, I was still hoping and praying that I would be well enough to perform but the producers spoke to the doctor who 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 night and disappointed not to be able to meet Mariah Carey.”

“I am due to see the doctor again on Friday so fingers crossed I will be able to take part in this Saturday’s show”

What do you think? Did Diana bring this all on herself with her bonfire antics? Should she have been allowed to skip the show when she so obviously disregarded her doctors instructions? As always leave your comments below.