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Lucy Spraggan's first performance since leaving X Factor - Earlier this month, Lucy decided to quit X Factor because of health issues.

 
 
Earlier this month, Lucy decided to quit X Factor because of health issues. But Lucy Spraggan is trying to keep up with her dream, and on Thursday night she performed for the first time since she left the Fox Network talent show. When the lights switched on the 21-year-old singer, took to the stage Christmas lights switch-on ceremony in Meadowhall shopping centre, Sheffield, and thanked fans for their support as she belted out one of her famously unique tracks. After her performance, she tweeted: '#capitalfmswitchon crowd you were AMAZING. Getting on that stage made me feel the best I have in weeks. Thank you.' The singer was sporting a checked shirt, khaki coat and her trademark beanie hat. Though, Lucy was tired, she tried her best to perform to the crowd while smiling. And Lucy said to the crowd: 'I just want to say a big thank you for all the support, especially from Sheffield. I’ll be back in 2013.' Earlier this week, X Factor bosses, have given Lucy the chance to take part in the show's live tour - through which the acts can net around £100,000 each. Aside Lucy has also been given the option, to perform during the X Factor live finalle in December. Fans of Lucy got stunned last month, when she announced that she would quit the show. Later on, she tweeted: 'A massive thank you for all the support throughout the show, you've been incredible. I can't wait to perform again. #thankyou.' In an official statement earlier than the show, Lucy said at the time: 'I am gutted not to be able to continue on this journey but I am not well enough to perform. 'To accept another free pass having missed last weekend would not be fair on the others in the competition. I wish them all well. 'I would like to express my thanks to everyone who has supported me. There is no way that this setback will prevent me from fulfilling my ambition. You'll be hearing from me again very soon.' Right after Lucy's exit from the show, Tulisa Contostavlos vowed to help her again in the future, tweeting: 'I'm so sorry to lose @lspraggan from the competition... I have had a brilliant time working with her, and I hope I can continue to mentor her in the future. 'I now count her as a friend. She is an amazing girl. I love ya Lucy, get well soon and my thoughts are with you. Xx'
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