Leon denies dating 'X Factor' co-star

X Factor winner Leon Jackson has insisted that he is not dating his former co-star Emily Biggs.

Jackson was rumoured to have taken a shine to Emily, who sang in girl group Hope, when they shared the X Factor house together.

However, in an interview with the Daily Star, Leon explained: "I am single right now and I am not looking for a girlfriend."

"Emily and I are just friends," he continued. "Right now my focus is music. My journey is just starting and I really don't need distractions. My life is going to be very hectic from now on. Let me concentrate on the music first - and see what happens later."