AMY WINEHOUSE - DAD FEARS WINEHOUSE NEEDS REHAB

DAD FEARS WINEHOUSE NEEDS REHAB

Amy Winehouse's dad fears his soulful daughter might have to go, go, go to rehab despite her lyrical protestations due to her heavy workload.

The 23-year-old singer is currently working on world domination by playing a host of concerts in the States including the talent-spotter's dream of a festival South by South-West in Austin, Texas.

But all work and, err, a fair amount of reported play is making Amy tired and emotional.

Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, dad Mitch said his little girl's voice is "close to collapse" as her heavy schedule is taking over since her split from her boyfriend, the chef Alex Claire.

"I'm not ruling out rehab. Amy needs a break. Her workload is absolutely manic," said Mitch.

Commenting on her breakup, Mitch added: "She's an emotional girl. Her schedule has caused problems with Alex. He wants to see her. I don't know if that's the reason for the break-up but wouldn't you want to see your boyfriend now and again?"

Mitch's fears were announced after the Brit-winner cancelled two gigs at Shepherd's Bush empire last week due to "unforeseen circumstances". The Back to Black singer apologised to disappointed fans for the cancellation while a statement said: "She hasn’t taken these decisions lightly and hopes that her fans will understand."