X Factor legend Lucy Spraggan has spoken out about the "very awful" intrustive thoughts she suffers from when it is her time of the month and she is about to go on stage20:22, 23 Aug 2026Lucy Spraggan has made a heartbreaking confession whilst discussing the impact of suffering from endometriosis. The former X Factor star, 35, took to social media on Sunday to post a candid video discussing her health issue and how being on her period can impact her mental state ahead of a performance.‌Endometriosis is a debilitating condition where tissue similar to the womb lining develops elsewhere in the body, and it affects approximately one in ten women across the UK. On average, average diagnosis can take over nine years. There is no known cure, but it is possible for patients to manage pain and ultimately improve their overall quality of life.‌Speaking in a video posted to Instagram, she said: "If you don't wanna talk about periods - off you go. I'm about to talk about periods. I have endometriosis as some of you know, I am a touring musician, hopefully as some of you know. When combined - very awful!‌"I am due on tomorrow and this weekend I've just spent thinking to myself, 'I'm definitely not good enough and I'm repulsive, no one is gonna turn up to your festival slot, no one is gonna enjoy your music.'"Lucy concluded her post by reminding her followers that that they are not on their own if they also suffer with intrusive thoughts during their time of the month.‌She added: "And I just want anybody to know, whether you have endometriosis or not, these horrible period-related thought processes, I think I'm just saying 'Me too.' I guess I just wanna say that you're not suffering alone. Love you." The star was instantly inundated with comments of support from her fans, who applauded her for speaking out.One said: "This this this! I’m still newish to the music industry, and still working out how to navigate performing when on my period! It’s absolutely horrible, but something I suppose we’re just expected to get on with. So refreshing to see convos about it!"‌Another said: "Never forget you ARE amazin, hate what our mind does when we r due or on our period," and a third wrote: "You are marvellous and actually doing the uterus owning humans a great service by posting this."Just under a year ago, Lucy underwent surgery and told fans that she was sharing the news in a bid to raise awareness of endometriosis.In the video message, Lucy shared with her followers: "Hello everybody! I'm fine. My throat hurts a bit. But the reason I'm here is because I have endometriosis along with 1 in 10 women. The wait times in the UK from first being seen to diagnosis are ludicrous in the country.‌"I've had the privilege of being seen privately. But there is something that needs to be done for people that don't have that privilege. I'm sending love to anybody else who has endometriosis and hoping that you get the help that you need. But, yeah, let's raise some more awareness."The post was shared in collaboration with the charity Endometriosis UK. In the caption, Lucy wrote: "Ola guys, first of all I'm doing all good!! I have a condition called Endometriosis and had my third laparoscopy today."Lucy came to national attention when she auditioned for The X Factor in 2012, and was sent straight through to the next round by judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa, Mel B and Louis Walsh after performing her original song Last Night (Beer Fear). She competed against the likes of Rylan Clark, Ella Henderson, and eventual winner James Arthur.Article continues belowSince leaving the competition, she has released a total of eight studio albums and previously duetted with former Take That star Robbie Williams on a version of her track Sober. Earlier this year, Lucy completed an acoustics-themed tour and, in 2025, launched a run of shows in support of her latest record Other Sides of the Moon.* Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads