When watching Jamie Archer belt out ‘Get Your Rocks Off’ on X Factor last night, one would never have guessed that he has been frantic with worry over his ill dad.

Jamie’s Dad William has lived in Guyana since he split with Jamie’s mum in 1980, however he returned to London earlier this year to be treated for kidney failure. Jamie is regularly given time off from X factor duties to visit his ill dad.

A source told The Sunday Mirror:

“William is very poorly but he’s being monitored closely. His kidneys are being supported by medication but because they are not working properly on their own, they are putting pressure on his organs.

“Everyone is hoping for the best and Jamie is praying he will come through this. He’s very close to his dad, and William is incredibly proud of his son.

“The prospect of seeing Jamie singing on TV every week is the best medicine he can get.”