It’s not the first time a pair of X Factor contestants have sparked romance rumours and we doubt it will be the last… unless of course the show doesn’t return next year. Anyway, it seems Stevi Ritchie and Helen Fulthorpe, both from the Overs category, have developed a close friendship after making it to the judges’ houses stage of the competition. He is quoted as saying: "There has been some flirtation going on between me and Helen. She isn't married and we both have children. It's some friendly flirting." But while they may well be flirting and have dreams of living happily ever after, Stevi and Helen will go up against each other this weekend in the hope of earning a place in the live shows. Stevi Ritchie and Helen Fulthorpe are said to have developed a bond at judges' houses.