Lucy Spraggan was absent from this weekend's 'X Factor' after coming down with the flu, and now reports are claiming she "might quit" the show.

The singer/songwriter is allegedly furious with show bosses for trying to get her to sing cover versions, The Daily Mirror reports.

A source told the paper the singer also wants to “be paid for the songs which she wrote that are selling on iTunes”.

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Lucy Spraggan at Ryan Clark's birthday party

However, a show spokeswoman insisted Lucy would be back: “She is very happy show-wise.”

Last week axed 'X Factor' duo MK1 branded the guitar-strumming favourite a grump.

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Jade Ellis, Tulisa Contastavlos and Ella Henderson with Lucy Spraggan at the Skyfall premiere on Tuesday

In an interview with Radio 1Xtra, rapper Simeon said: "Lucy Spraggan had so many bad days and it was hard to try to connect and talk to her."

Charlie added: "She sounded a bit grumpy. Don't get me wrong, she's talented. But a smile wouldn't go amiss, if you know what I'm saying."

PICTURE: Tulisa sports a nicotine patch on X Factor

RESULTS: Jade Ellis is sent home

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  • Rylan

  • James

  • Jahmene

  • Lucy

  • Jade

  • Ella

  • Union J

  • MK1

  • District 3

  • Melanie

  • Kye

  • Carolynne

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