The 26-year-old hopeful attended the annual Attitude magazine awards last night, and revealed that two of his housemates have been growing closer.

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Speaking of his relationship with Over 25s contestant Stevie Ritchie, Jake told the Mirror: "Me and Stevie have been romancing since boot camp."

But it seems like someone else may be about to break that up, as Jake hinted that Stevie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello have been flirting up a storm.

He said: "There seems to be a little connection, they get on very well and I know they're very fond of each other."

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Jake also commented on the new eight-piece boy band, now called Stereo Kicks. He didn't just say the boys are messy, he actually called them 'cavemen', apparently.

Meanwhile Jake revealed this week that he was sure he'd be voted off, following the first live show on Saturday night.

He told Sarah-Jane Crawford: "I thought I was off. I was ready to pack up and go."

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But he insisted he'll work hard to make sure he stays for another week, adding: "I will try and up my game because I really don't want to go."

It's 80s week next for the X Factor, and Jake said he hopes he'll be singing Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart.