I was on X Factor and I’d get given tablets before bed bosses treated me like a rag doll, says Rebecca Ferguson

REBECCA Ferguson has claimed she was fed "pills before bed" and told who she couldn't date during her time in the music industry.

The former X Factor star has called for a crackdown on mistreatment in the industry over recent years.

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Rebecca has since opened up about more alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of executives in the music industry.

The singer finished as runner up on the ITV singing show in 2010, with One Direction in third and Matt Cardle taking the win.

The 36-year-old revealed she supposedly "peeved off" two "major people" in the music business, claiming her life was "hell" while they "controlled" her.

She shared a series of videos on her TikTok account, speaking candidly about her time in the industry.

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"A few years ago I had an issue with two quite major people in the music industry," she said.

"My life was a living hell from that day when I decided to stick up for myself and not take any BS.

"My life in the music industry became hell and I’ve tried to speak out about it a lot."

While she didn’t name names of the individuals, she continued: "I really peeved off two people in the music industry who had quite a lot of power and influence, and were able to hinder my career."

The mum-of-three became tearful as she added: "I can honestly say that the past nine years of my life, although I’ve found happiness now, were torturous. I was petrified, I was so scared of these people."

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Rebecca said she was "unable to express what was happening" because "no one understood".

Breaking down, she concluded: "These people for years targeted me and literally put me through hell.

"But the things that have happened to me I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. It’s hard watching these people get away with it."

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