Former X Factor contestant Lloyd Daniels, has denied reports that Cheryl Cole favoured Joe McElderry over him.

During his interview with Phillip and Holly on ITV’s This morning Lloyd insisted:

“She was fair on both sides and we’d spend a lot of time in her dressing room just talking and going over songs.

“She worked really, really hard with me.”

He added: “Joe is an amazing guy, he’s got such an awesome voice.

“Joe is vocally amazing, he’s pitch perfect all the time and I think he deserves to win to be honest. Well, I want team Cheryl to do well as well so I hope he does win!”