Journey South's Andy taken to hospital

X Factor finalist Andy Pemberton was taken to hospital this week after the stress of appearing on the show became too much.

The Journey South singer had high blood pressure, and doctors have warned that his health will suffer if he doesn't start to relax.

"I didn’t have a headache - it was worse. It was just this overwhelming pain," Andy told The Sun. "It was scary and after a few days, I had to get it checked out and I was taken to the local A&E. The doctor told me I had high blood pressure and said I had to try and chill out."

Andy is unhappy about having to leave wife Michelle and six-month-old son Leo for the show.

He added, "It's hard to cope with everything. My lass can’t come down too often - it’s expensive. And the nerves every week before I get on stage are horrific."

An X Factor spokesperson said, "We’re pleased Andy has made a full recovery."