Burke's mother denies sex tape reports

Alexandra Burke's mother has denied reports that there is a sex tape featuring the X Factor contestant.

Melissa Bell, 44, said that Alexandra's former lover D'andre West, who claims to own the video footage, was getting back at the singer for breaking up with him.

"They lived together for just under a year and were together about 18 months before that," she told The Mirror.

"He was possessive. He went everywhere with her.

"Alex told me that if there was anything else to tell me, she would tell me. She found out after they broke up that he had apparently cheated on her - friends told her that.

"So as far as she's concerned, it could be one of a number of girls in that tape. If he did do it, it was in secret, but she said she would have known."

Bell added: "She hasn't spoken to him for almost two years. She won't see him or meet with him, or return his calls or texts. That's why he's done this."

Tabloid reports claimed yesterday that West was threatening to sell the tape for £100,000. The 28-year-old alleged that the tape included Burke naked and performing a sex act.