Caroline Flack hates her reputation as a cougar following her relationship with Harry Styles, but it seems her new ‘X Factor’ co-stars aren’t going to let her forget about it in a hurry.
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The show's new host, who is now 35, suffered embarrassment at Wednesday’s (22 July) auditions, when Cheryl Fernandez-Versini made a jibe about her love of younger men.
Caroline Flack
After 20-year-old hopeful Ollie Marland drew criticism for his dated performances of Wham’s ‘I’m Your Man’ and Take That’s ‘A Million Lovesongs’, Simon advised him to go out for dinner with host Olly Murs to learn how to be cooler on stage.
As Simon asked if he would be up for it, Cheryl chimed in: “I know Caroline would. Right Flackers?"
But Simon didn’t seem to think this was a wise idea, adding: “If you’re going to go out with one of them, it's Olly. Trust me."
Oooh, so much subtext.
Cheryl thought Caroline would enjoy a date with 20-year-old Ollie
Caroline’s relationship with One Direction star Harry became a national talking point in 2011, owing to their 14-year age gap, and the fact that the singer was just 17 at the time.
She went on to find love with music manager Jack Street, who is eight years her junior, but the pair split while she was on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ last year.
Caroline with ex Jack Street
However, recent reports suggested that the pair have reunited after they were spotted getting cosy at Glastonbury last month.