X Factor creative director Brian Friedman has denied that there is anything going on between Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon.

“I don’t think there’s anything going on there at all – I wish there was, Stacey and Olly are two of the most fun people to be around so they would make a great couple, but unfortunately, I haven’t seen any fireworks,” he told PA.

Brian, also revealed that he isn’t a bit surprised that John and Edward Grimes have survived for so long.

“Nothing surprises me now. My favourite singers from the beginning of the competition are gone, so you never know,” he went on.

“Nothing can surprise you on X Factor world. When people run on stage with pineapples on their head, I think it teaches you that anything can happen,” he alughed.