Leon Stunned As Hope Ends On X Factor

X FACTOR Scot Leon Jackson was shattered after closest friend Emily Biggs and her band Hope were booted off the show last night.

They had enjoyed intimate meals in the run up to last night's show.

A show insider said: "The relationship seems to be blossoming with them enjoying a few romantic dinners for two.

"They seem keen to spend any spare minute they can with each other."

Hope's X Factor mentor, Simon Cowell, told the girls: "The show won't be the same without you."

Emily, 17, has denied dating Leon, despite dumping boyfriend Louis Hill.

But Leon, 18, of Whitburn, West Lothian, has admitted having a crush on the Torquay-born singer, saying: "She is a lovely, lovely girl."

Meanwhile, Leon's former music teacher Stuart Hamilton revealed he was too shy to join Whitburn Academy's choir.

He added: "Leon only sang in physics class when the radio was on and his mates used to take the mickey."

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