X Factor Favourite Louisa Johnson On Voice Rest Ahead Of The Final

X Factor's Louisa Johnson has been put on 'bed and voice rest' ahead of the show's finale this weekend. 17-year-old Louisa is a strong contender to take the winning spot in the reality TV show but this week she suffered problems with her vocal chords. The teenager was due to perform in Liverpool this evening but earlier today, she tweeted that the show was cancelled.

so sorry that im missing tonight in liverpool! Need to be on strict voice rest ahead of the biggest week of my life,it needs to be perfect ?

— Louisa Johnson (@louisa) December 9, 2015

An X Factor spokesperson spoke to The Daily Mail: "Unfortunately Louisa is unwell and we have been advised by doctors that she currently needs to be on bed and voice rest ahead of this weekend's final".

"We're sorry to disappoint anyone who was looking forward to supporting her at her performance in Liverpool today".

The 2015 X Factor finale takes place this Saturday and Sunday with Louisa, Reggie N' Bollie and Che Chesterman battling it out for the top spot.