'X Factor' singer dumps lover for Leon

X Factor finalist Emily Biggs has dumped her boyfriend in favour of fellow contestant Leon Jackson.

The blonde singer, who is a member of girl band Hope, decided to end her relationship with 19-year-old Louis Hill after growing close to Leon at the X Factor mansion.

A source told the News of the World: "It was definitely love at first sight between Emily and Leon.

"They've been trying to keep things under wraps because of Emily's relationship but everyone on the show is aware of their special bond. Louis didn't want any involvement with X Factor. Emily decided it was easier to virtually cut contact with him. She's now told him that it's over."

Leon admitted that he had feelings for Emily in a newspaper interview last month, describing her as a "lovely, lovely girl".