Katie's family 'shocked' by prostitute grandmother
The family of 'X Factor' contender Katie Waissel are “completely shocked” by the actions of the singer’s 81-year-old grandmother after it was reported she is working as a prostitute and porn star.
Her sister Natalie Davis, speaking to the Press Association on behalf of her immediate family, said: “We were completely shocked and devastated to hear of the news that my grandmother, Sheila Vogel, has been conducting immoral activities, including prostitution and pornography.
“We, as a family, disassociate ourselves wholly from these activities and from any future stories that arise from them.
“It is a personal family matter and we would ask that during this difficult time we are allowed space to deal with it as a family.
“There will be no further comment.”
The revelations about her grandmother come as another blow for Waissel, who has divided fans’ opinions since her first appearance on the ITV1 talent show.
She came under fire after she was chosen to go through to the live stages of the show at the expense of fans’ favourite Gamu Nhengu.
She also controversially survived after Treyc Cohen was sent home when judge Cheryl Cole refused to vote to dump one of them.
