A Shooting Star Chase supported family and Hospice at Home nurse visited The X Factor studios in anticipation of the release last week – where they met judges and contestants. Zoë, who is supported by Shooting Star Chase’s Hampton-based hospice, Shooting Star House, met her favourite singer, Rita Ora, and even tried out The X Factor stage during her studio tour.

Zoë was born with a genetic bone dysplasia abnormality called OSCS. At birth she struggled to breathe, so much so that she died for six minutes while the doctors tried to secure her airway. She had a tracheostomy fitted, which she still uses to breathe. As if this wasn’t enough, Zoë has recently been diagnosed with a second rare life-threatening condition called Moyamoya. Moyamoya causes restricted blood flow to the brain, meaning Zoë gets chronic headaches and mini strokes, which are exhausting for her and means she often ends up in hospital on a drip for pain relief.