X Factor's Stacey Solomon reveals affection

The X Factor's Stacey Solomon has revealed the intimate relationship that she shares with fellow contestant Olly Murs.

Solomon, who is mentored by Danni Minogue on the show, told Now magazine that she loves the singer, who performed Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight last weekend to stay in the competition ahead of Irish double-act Jedward.

The 20-year-old single mother described how the Irish twins, along with Murs, are her best friends in the X Factor house.

But it is for Murs that she holds the most affection, with her new love interest even having met her mum, reported the publication.

She explained to Now: "We're from the same area, so he reminds me of home. You know when someone talks and it's like: 'Ah, that's home...'"

A source told the magazine that it is only because of the support that Murs gave Solomon that the songstress stayed in the competition, since she was ready to leave the show a few weeks ago.

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