FORMER X Factor contestant Diana Vickers is working on her first single and debut album, due for release in spring.

Huncoat girl Diana, who has been starring in the West End production of Jim Cartwright’s The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, has been recording with Cathy Dennis, Ellie Goulding and Lightspeed Champion.

She took time out to write her official blog about a photoshoot with photographer Lee Broomsfield: “It was amazing!

"Lee is totally fantastic so l was really chuffed to be working with him, even after 12 hours of standing in heels!”

Her debut single and debut album are to to be released in April.