Singer/songwriter, Simi has opened up on why she has not been on the reality singing competition, Nigerian Idol.

In a recent Twitter post, the mother of one said that she decided to take a break from the show because she was not feeling well.

Simi added that she would back.

This is coming after a fan questioned her absence from the show.

“Simi why haven’t you been on Nigerian idol for the last two weeks?” the fan@Tomiodozi asked.

Responding, Simi tweeted: “I’ll be back boo. I wasn’t feeling good and the auditions are not live recordings. Pls enjoy the guest judges in the meantime.”

The 33-year-old was announced as the new judge for season six alongside singer D’banj, replacing former judges Seyi Shay and DJ Sose.