Cher Lloyd has revealed that her dad is "seriously unwell" in hospital.
The former X Factor star, 26, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news, revealing she's quit the app to spend more time with her family.
While she didn't say why her dad Darren is ill, she confessed it is "such a scary time" and her "head's all over the place" as she isn't able to visit him in hospital.
This is the third time Darren has been hospitalised since the coronavirus lockdown began.
Sharing a screenshot of her statement, Cher said: "Hi everyone, I'm sorry I've been quiet on here - I find it difficult to share my personal life at the best of times but I feel I need to let you know what's going on.
"My dad has been seriously unwell and is in hospital. This has been really difficult on us and my head's all over the place.
"I wish I could see him, and I wish I could be with my family to support them, especially mum.
"We can't be with dad but I'm so grateful to the doctors and nurses for looking after him.
"This is such a scary time for everyone, I hope you are keeping safe."
She then said she would be handing over control of her Instagram to her team for the time being.
Cher, who starred in X Factor 2010, continued: "While I take a bit of time to focus on my family over this difficult period, my team will be taking over key posts for me so we can keep you updated on all things Lost."
This is the third time Cher's dad has been hospitalised during the coronavirus lockdown.
Darren suffers from pre-existing health conditions.
She hasn't been able to see him or her mum Dina as she's spending the lockdown with her husband Craig Monk and daughter Delilah-Rae.
