X-Factor star Katie Waissel rushed to Watford hospital after suspected heart attack

X Factor star Katie Waissel was rushed to a Hertfordshire hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack.

The 35-year-old, who was on the ITV talent show in 2010, was rushed to Watford General and shared a picture on her social media from her hospital bed.

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!!

Waissel, who was born in Harefield, London borough of Hillingdon, competed on The X Factor in 2010 and was a Celebrity Big Brother housemate in 2016 which was broadcast from Elstree studios in Borehamwood.