December 19th 2024.
Emma Chawner, a former contestant on The X Factor, recently shared a heartbreaking message following the loss of her loved ones in 2024. Emma, who made two appearances on the show, became known for her clashes with judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh.
During her first audition in 2007, Emma's rendition of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" was met with four rejections from the judges. After being rejected, Emma's parents, Audrey and Philip, confronted the judges in a heated exchange. Undeterred, Emma returned with her sister in 2009, sharing that she had been living in her car for seven weeks. However, she was once again unsuccessful in securing a spot on the show.
Now, 15 years later, Emma is reaching out for help after the devastating loss of both of her parents in 2024. Her father passed away just 10 days before Christmas. In a heartfelt plea on her GoFundMe page, Emma shared that her father was a "lovely, caring, respectful man" and she would appreciate any help towards his funeral expenses. She also revealed that her mother, who was 73 years old, passed away in January of that same year, just 24 hours after their family dog. It was a heartbreaking day for the Chawner family.
Emma, who lost 16 stone after her brief stints on The X Factor, admits that she does not have any family left. Despite hating to ask for help, she feels she has no choice in this difficult time. After her time on The X Factor, Emma also appeared on Lorraine Kelly's Big Fat Challenge, which helped her achieve her weight loss goals. She shared that online trolling inspired her to make a change in her lifestyle.
The Chawner family, who hails from Ramsbottom in Lancashire, appeared on several reality TV shows throughout the 2010s, including Nightmare Neighbours and The Jeremy Kyle Show. In 2015, Audrey left the family unexpectedly, taking her clothes and an iPad with her. Emma spoke about the shock of her mother's sudden departure on The Jeremy Kyle Show, sharing that she seemed perfectly normal just hours before. It is not known when Emma and Audrey were able to reconcile, but Emma paid tribute to her mother on social media after her passing.
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