X Factor star Chico was found guilty of drunk driving after telling the court he drank whisky and Nyquil.

Chico, 55, drank whisky for six hours after a friend died from cancer, saying he was going out of his mind.

Chico had 40 micrograms of alcohol in his breath, which is above the limit.

Chico was convicted of driving with too much alcohol in his system.

Chico was famous from The X Factor.

Chico was banned from driving for a year and fined, he is also in debt and writing a book.

He drank whisky from 1am to 7am and Nyquil at 5:30pm before being stopped by the police.

Chico told the court he was very sad after his friend died and that's why he drank.

Chico said he doesn't drink, but he did that day because he was going out of his mind.

Chico was ordered to pay a fine and costs, the judge said the case was proven.

He was offered a chance to reduce his driving ban by taking a course.

Chico was a singer on The X Factor and reached the semi-finals.

After The X Factor, Chico had a hit single and toured, he also appeared on other TV shows.

Chico had a stroke a few years ago and was rushed to the hospital.

Chico's family said they were shocked and asked for privacy, Chico was having more tests.

Chico said that being on The X Factor doesn't mean you'll have a long music career, but it helped him earn a living.

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