It seems that it hasn’t taken X Factor judge Tulisa very long to adhere to that old adage about getting back on the horse, given that she only recently split with Skins actor Jack O’Connell, and she’s now invited potential new beau The Dream to go on a “two-day bender” with her in New York.

Just in case you’ve never heard of The Dream (I certainly haven’t, but there, I’m a fossil) his real name is Terius Youngdell Nash and he’s apparently famed for co-writing chart topping hits such as Baby for Justin Bieber, Umbrella for Rihanna and Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) for Beyoncé.

He also has three solo albums which are entitled, Love Hate, Love vs. Money, and Love King.

I spy a theme…

Anyway, a source said to be close to The Dream told the Sun, “The Dream has always really liked Tulisa…

“Ever since they worked on her album he thinks they struck up a strong connection.

“He’s been keeping in regular contact by sending messages asking how she is.

“But he’s upped his game since Tulisa’s back on the market and feels it could be his time to strike. He’s very keen.”

My god, she’s not a house! Back on the market indeed…

However, the paper adds, “Tulisa made the most of a four-day break from filming the new series of X Factor by heading out to the States.

“She spent the first two days of her trip, which was planned before her split from Jack, in The Dream’s home city of Atlanta.”

We will of course keep you posted on any and all developments in Tulisa’s love life!