has expressed how much her ‘hero’ means to her, while revealing the connection that he had to her ‘traumatic’ exit from The .
In 2012, the singer was a fan-favourite when she took part in the competition, but she finished in ninth place after withdrawing from the contest.
In her new autobiography Process, she shared that during her time on the show, , which was the real reason .
In a new post shared on Instagram, the 32-year-old celebrated being the supporting act for Robbie when he performed at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on Sunday August 27.
Sharing a picture of them together, as well as a video of herself performing on stage, Lucy wrote in her caption: ‘An unbelievable man ❤️?.’
She continued: ‘I’ve not told really told anyone this story, but it really affirms my faith in the universe and makes me feel like, eventually, if you keep going, losses become wins and goodness comes full circle.
‘The very day I had to leave the X Factor, it turns out, was the day Robbie Williams had come to individually mentor us contestants. That very traumatic day I lost a lot.’
Lucy recalled how later on, when she was ‘able to really assess the damage’ to her career, she lamented the lost opportunity of meeting Robbie, 49.
‘Later down the line, when I was able to really assess the damage that might have happened to my career, I knew that I not only had I lost the opportunity to continue with the show, but I also lost the opportunity to meet someone I had admired SO much growing up, a northern grafter whose music soundtracked my childhood,’ she wrote.
‘Someone who had truly inspired me and showed that you could be successful AND a natural ‘troublemaker’ (known in 2023 as ADHD ?) and that you aren’t defined by where you’re from.’
However, 11 years down the line – and almost to eh day that her X Factor audition aired in 2012 – she was finally able to meet the Angels singer face to face, and the opportunity was ‘even better’.
‘I supported Robbie Williams at his show. And what an unbelievable experience it was. What a crowd ?,’ she said.
‘After my set I went backstage to meet him and when I did, I told him this story. He asked me to come and sit down with him before he went on stage and we sat and chatted.
‘I can tell you right now, DO meet your heroes. Robbie, if you see this: Thank you, that meant the world ?.’
Lucy then revealed what Robbie said to her, stating: ‘“I was always rooting for you” he said before he left and went to perform one of the best shows I have ever seen. He is literally the greatest showman.
‘Once again, this man has inspired me even more. The universe is back on track.
And all is bloody wonderful. I love my life ❤️?.’
Several of Lucy’s followers celebrated her meeting with Robbie and being given the opportunity to support him on stage.
‘You deserve this so much. So happy for you ❤️,’ one person said, while another wrote: ‘Bursting with admiration for you!’
‘I watched you yesterday and you were absolutely amazing!!! The rain didn’t stop us singing and dancing along! Well done Lucy, you are a inspiration to us all…. Never stop ❤️,’ one comment read.
