X Factor star Danny Tetley 'is filmed snorting a line of COCAINE in a ...

X Factor star Danny Tetley has reportedly been filmed snorting a line of cocaine by a pal in a resurfaced video.

In footage obtained by The Sun, the singer could be seen snorting what appears to be the Class A drug as he brazenly told the camera 'this is how I enjoy my time.'

Danny, 37, made it to the semi-finals of X Factor last year as member of Ayda Williams' Over 30s category, and first rose to prominence after auditioning for Pop Idol 17 years earlier.

Shocking: X Factor star Danny Tetley has reportedly been filmed snorting a line of cocaine by a pal in a resurfaced video

Shocking: X Factor star Danny Tetley has reportedly been filmed snorting a line of cocaine by a pal in a resurfaced video

In the video - which is believed to be from earlier this year - Danny can be seen sat in front of a table with a line of white powder in front of him.

The star says: 'I've worked my a**e off for everything that I've got, but THIS is how I enjoy my time after working my f*****g a**e off.'

As he continues: 'Biggest line here, world record for me,' Danny then goes onto snort the powder before shaking his head and puffing out his chest.

Dark: In footage obtained by The Sun , the singer could be seen snorting what appears to be the Class A drug as he brazenly told the camera 'this is how I enjoy my time'

Dark: In footage obtained by The Sun , the singer could be seen snorting what appears to be the Class A drug as he brazenly told the camera 'this is how I enjoy my time'

Following the video's release, Danny told MailOnline that he takes full responsibility for his behaviour and is planning to seek treatment for his ongoing addictions.

He said: 'I am not going to try to attempt to defend this video, it is something I am not proud of. I take full responsibility for my actions and I would encourage anybody battling their demons to seek professional help.'

'I have always been open about my past and I only hope that I am able to turn a negative into a positive, by trying to encourage those who see this video to seek help.'

'I am heart-broken to learn that people I considered to be close friends have betrayed my trust and friendship. As I prepare to go into recovery, I will

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