X Factor's Janet Devlin advises talent show stars to get a therapist

Janet Devlin has advised talent show contestants to "get a therapist".

The former \'X Factor\' star - who finished in fifth place on the ITV series back in 2011 - has opened up on how people can best prepare for the "weird world" of reality television.

She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Get a therapist! I know that sounds like such an odd thing to say but it\'s true.

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"Everyone needs someone in their life that they can open up to and know that there is no ulterior motive.

"Life changes very quickly with television and I just feel that having someone you can speak your truth to, in a safe environment is very important.

"Even if you have the sanest of minds, television land is weird world!"

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The 25-year-old singer also defended \'X Factor\' and \'The Voice\' from critics, and insisted shows have good mental health support in place for those who need it.

She said: "There usually is. For me, when I was suffering with my mental health during \'X Factor\', I reached out and help was provided to me.

"I feel as though people think that these shows don\'t have help for their contestants but that was not my experience - bear in mind this was 2011 too.

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"I would maybe suggest that they offer it more openly as to show contestants that it\'s there - in case they are too afraid to ask."

Janet wouldn\'t rule out a return to reality television in the future - including the likes of \'Strictly Come Dancing\' - as long as it\'s a "fun" project.

She added: "I certainly wouldn\'t say no! I think now that I\'m older, my truth is out and I know myself better - I\'d definitely be up for doing some more TV work.

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"I think it\'s all just about having fun and not taking things too seriously. I feel like people now a days have a better understanding of how reality TV works now too."

Janet\'s album \'Confessional\' and her autobiography \'My Confessional\' are out now.