X Factor winner, Alexandra Burke is reported to have turned down the chance to tour America with Lionel Richie.

Simon Cowell is rumoured to have advised the singer to reject the offer, according to the Daily Star.

A source said: “Lionel made it clear he wanted Alexandra to join his tour and is very disappointed.

“Touring with Lionel would have been a massive opportunity, but it’s a lot of work and stressful preparation for that sort of thing. Plus at the moment Alex doesn’t have any real songs of her own.”