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X Factor Olly Murs hit by bug

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Olly Murs has become the latest X Factor contestant to be struck down with a throat infection.

The Essex singer had to watch last week as 16-year-old Lloyd Daniels struggled through his performances despite throat trouble – but now Olly has the same illness.

Now all the housemates have been told to rest their voices in the run-up to Saturday's show. This didn't stop the majority of them turning up to the premiere of A Christmas Carol last night – but Olly and Lloyd were told not to talk to anyone.

An insider told The Sun: "Both are determined to make Saturday night's show."

Meanwhile, Olly's sister Fay has revealed she wants him to get a girlfriend. She said: "He's always thought that his friends were better looking than him, so he kind of took on the comedy role and was the one who was a 'laugh'.

"I don't think he gives himself enough credit for how attractive he is. He hasn't had a serious girlfriend for about three or four years now, so I'd love him to meet someone."

by Nikki Scholey, Wednesday 4 November 2009

Source: The Sun