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Conor Coyle

Former X Factor star Janet Devlin opens up on teen alcoholism battle

Northern Ireland singer and former X Factor star Janet Devlin has spoken about her battle with alcoholism and mental health struggles.

Speaking as part of her role with alcohol and substance misuse charity ASCERT, Janet opened up about her early experiences with drinking being a positive one, which led to a reliance on alcohol.

The Omagh native appeared on the reality singing show when she was 16, and ended up living on her own in London when she was just 17.

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