X Factor judges Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh have reportedly tipped Olly Murs to win the show, despite the fact that neither are mentoring him.

The Mirror reports that during a secret poll for ITV2′s The Xtra Factor, both stars backed Olly Murs to win the series.

A source said: “Louis and Cheryl have both admitted to picking Simon’s act Olly. They think he’s the most likely winner. It’ll be tough for their own acts to take, but it’s the truth.”