Tulisa's heartbreaking condition may exempt her from I'm A Celeb trials

Singer Tulisa Contostavlos has been battling a mystery illness for years

Tulisa Contostavlos has been battling a mystery illness for years that has left her unable to work and has even seen her exempt from I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! trials.

The former N-Dubz star, 33, has been suffering from the debilitating symptoms of endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside of the uterus.

Tulisa's endometriosis has left her in crippling pain and unable to work

Tulisa's endometriosis has left her in crippling pain and unable to work, and she has even been forced to cancel gigs at the last minute due to the severity of her symptoms.

The singer has also been forced to pull out of several TV appearances, including an appearance on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! in 2019.

A source close to Tulisa said: "Tulisa has been suffering with endometriosis for years, and it's been a really difficult time for her." "She's been in a lot of pain, and it's had a big impact on her life." "She's had to cancel gigs and pull out of TV appearances, and it's been really frustrating for her." "She's tried everything to manage her symptoms, but nothing seems to work." "She's hoping that one day she'll find a cure, but for now, she's just taking each day as it comes."