Just friends? X Factor 2017 duo spark contestant speculation

X FACTOR 2017 has finally come to an end.

By Jack Hardwick, Exclusive / Published 5th December 2017

Rak-Su GETTY

WINNERS: Rak-Su won The X Factor 2017

On Sunday night Rak-Su won The X Factor, beating Grace Davies to win the all-important recording contract with Simon Cowell’s label SYCO.

Over the past few months contestants have been living in the X Factor London mansion in the swanky area of Winchmore Hill.

And as you would expect, some became more friendly with each other than others.

Now Daily Star Online can revealed that 16-year-old Holly Tandy and Leon Mallett sparked up a particularly close bond.

A source told Daily Star Online: "Leon and Holly grew close while in the X Factor house.

Holly Tandy GETTY

CLASS OF 2017: Holly Tandy was one of the youngest ever X Factor contestants

The hottest X Factor babes we've ever seen

We take a look at the hottest babes to take part in the famous X Factor.

1 / 67

Leon Mallett INSTAGRAM

BUSTED: Leon Mallett was caught sending X-rated messages while in the X Factor house

“Some of the lads have been teasing Leon about it, which has been a bit awkward”
Leon Mallett

"Some of the lads have been teasing Leon about it, which has been a bit awkward.

"Leon has a girlfriend so all that happened was a cuddle on the sofa, but some contestants wondered if it was more."

A second source added: “Over the weekend Leon and Holly were in a car together traveling to the X Factor live finals.

“They were really flirty.”

Holly Tandy X Factor GETTY

GETTING CLOSE: Holly and Leon grew close in The X Factor house

Sexiest singers ever

Hard dance moves, sexy outfits, catchy songs. We look at the hottest performers around!

1 / 99

GOFF

Louisa Johnson channels J.Lo with booty-popping performance during Brighton Pride festival

Matt linnen ALAN WEST

PLAYER: Matt Linnen has been enjoying single life

Daily Star Online previously revealed how randy Leon sent X-rated messages to a random babe while on the show, despite being in a relationship.

"It broke Jess' heart to find out that after all the support she's given him he has been unfaithful," an insider revealed.

"She was at every live show supporting Leon but he didn't even put any pictures up of them together."

Meanwhile, Matt Linnen was busted for hooking up with fellow contestant Grace Davies.

Grace Davies REX

RUNNER UP: Grace Davies is also tipped to land a record deal

X Factor's most memorable moments

A look at the most shocking moments that have appeared on The X Factor.

1 / 19

ITV

Dermot O'Leary forced to control a rowdy audience member who got a bit over excited live on the X Factor semi-final

Matt linnen GETTY

HUNK: Matt Linnen won the hearts of countless girls around the UK

After just a couple of weeks, the pair got frisky before carrying on as friends.

"Everyone is super horny in the house this year," a source spilled.

"Matt Linnen and Grace Davies aren’t dating – it was basically just for fun."

Moving on from Grace, Matt then slid into TOWIE babe Chloe Sims' Twitter DMs.

Grace Davies INSTAGRAM

CHEEKY: Grace Davies hooked up with Matt Linnen

Where are these X Factor stars now?

Take a trip down memory lane and see where your favourite contestant ended up

1 / 29

Getty Images

Chloe Sims GETTY

BUXOM BABE: Chloe Sims was caught flirting with Matt Linnen

The pair were exchanging flirty messages before he was axed from the hit show.

Enjoying his newfound freedom, Matt hit up the Urban Music Awards last week, where he ended up going home with Made In Chelsea beauty Daisy Robins.

An onlooker explained: "They were all over each other, there was clearly a spark between them.

Daisy Robins GOFF

BLONDE BEAUTY: Daisy Robins is on Made In Chelsea

"They arrived separately but by the afterparty they were kissing in front of guests.

"Matt and Daisy left together in the same taxi."

A rep for X Factor has been contacted by Daily Star Online for comment.