X Factor legend says ‘I don’t have any family left’ in heartbreaking plea
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An X Factor star who made quite the impression on the ITV show has issued a devastating message after losing members of her family in 2024. Emma Chawner, who appeared on the singing competition twice, famously clashed with Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh.
![[TELEVISION PROGRAMME, 'X FACTOR' on Saturday 22nd September 2007 on ITV1 Picture Shows: EMMA CHAWNER The X Factor the UKs most popular entertainment show returns to ITV screens for an even bigger and better fourth series this Autumn. The shows three infamous judges, Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh return with a new addition to the panel in the form of Dannii Minogue with Brian Friedman as creative director. The judges will put their names and reputations on the line as they scour the country to find the nations next singing sensation. Dermot OLeary takes the reins as the shows brand new host, offering the contestants support, encouragement and at times, a shoulder to cry on, as well as keeping control over the always opinionated judging panel. Photographer: Ken McKay. Picture Source: Digital This image is (C ) TalkBack Thames For further picture information please contact: John Manthorpe 084488 13045]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PP_37208806-47d7.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Her first appearance in 2007, as a solo singer, saw her receive four resounding rejections from the judges after singing Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On. After revealing to her family that she’d been turned down, mum Audrey and dad Philip confronted the judges themselves in an angry exchange.
![[EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO MERCHANDISING / NO BOOK PUBLISHING Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/Talkback Thames/REX/Shutterstock (997849j) Sister Act, Emma and Samantha Chawner 'X Factor' TV Programme. Auditions - 2009 - Manchester]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233732248-9059.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Not to be deterred, Emma returned with her sister in 2009 after revealing she’d been living in her car for seven weeks – sadly, it wasn’t to be on that occasion either. Now, 15 years later, she’s issued a desperate plea for help after losing both of her parents in 2024, with her dad dying just 10 days before Christmas.
![[Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (10568625d) Emma Chawner 'Lorraine' TV show, London, UK - 27 Feb 2020]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233732051-5677.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
In a GoFundMe description, she wrote: ‘My dad was, lovely, caring respectful man. I miss [him] so much, so I would appreciate any help towards the funeral. ‘At this time, it’s really hard for me and to pay for it, and I really want my dad to have a good send off – any amount of money would be greatly appreciated, thank you all so much.’.
![[Audrey Chawner dead at 73: Reality TV star dies as X Factor singer daughter Emma shares heartbreaking wish & last photo]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_187671431-94a5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=626)
She then revealed that she lost her 73-year-old mum in January of this year, with the family’s dog dying just 24 hours afterwards, on a heartbreaking day for the Chawner family. ‘I don’t have any family left,’ Emma added. ‘People that know me [know] I hate asking for help, but this time I have no choice.’.
![[Editorial use only. No book publishing. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock (831448dy) Auditionees, Emma Chawner The X Factor TV Programme, London, Britain - 13 Dec 2008]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233732034-a386.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
