Two X Factor finalists ‘hiding a secret relationship’ after hooking up during their auditions
The same-sex couple got together after meeting at bootcamp and making their way through to the live shows
TWO X Factor contestants that made it through to the live shows are having a secret gay romance, it has been reported.
The budding romance is said to have been kept top secret by the two involved - with even most of their fellow finalists not knowing what is currently developing between the pair.
A source reportedly told : "Their family and friends know they are an item but they've kept it a secret from viewers and that's the way they want it for now. Their fans have no idea they are a couple."
The same source also alleges that the pair are so keen to keep it secret the judges also have no idea.
It has not been disclosed whether or not either of them are still in the competition.
This would be the latest couple to get together this season, with Emily Middlemas and Ryan Lawrie also going public with their relationship as they made it through to the live shows.
Under 25 girls contestant Gifty Louise was also connected to competitor Jordan Lee from 5 After Midnight during her time on the show.
Meanwhile, Sharon Osbourne's final Over 25 contestant, , has recently revealed she is engaged to her girlfriend and manager Meri Sopanen.
But despite being in her relationship for two years, Saara has revealed that she was scared to reveal the relationship until almost a year had passed for fear of coming out in their native Finland.
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She admitted that she was worried that she would receive backlash that would affect her career, and told Daily Star Sunday: "It was so stupid. I was taking selfies and always pretending I was by myself when of course I had my girlfriend next to me.
"It was my 28th birthday when I decided 'I've had enough'. I'd been hiding it for a year and couldn't do it any more."
She now hopes to be a good example for others struggling to come to terms with their sexuality and come out to their loved ones.
Revealing the moment Meri popped the question in August, Saara told : “I washed off my make-up, put on my pyjamas and sat on the sofa. She just said: ‘Oh, we had a lovely day…’ Then: ‘Will you marry me?’”
The star joked: “I was like: ‘You can’t do it when I look like this!’ So for me, it was a surprise!”
Catch X Factor tonight at 8pm on ITV1, followed by Xtra Factor on ITV2.
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