The newly single Louisa Johnson (the latest X Factor candidate to be exposed as a semi-pro) has already caught the attention of the English pop singer and actor - known as a member of the boy band One Direction - Louis Tomlinson.

The 17 year old pretty blonde revealed that the One Direction singer and guest judge Louis Tomlinson, who is also single, sent her a private message on Twitter wishing her luck on the X Factor show.

Louisa Johnson said that it was nice to have support, as the 23 year old Louis Tomlinson private messaged her on Twitter, "Louis Tomlinson direct messaged me. The 1D singer just said, 'Good luck'." "I replied, saying, 'Thanks so much.' Louis Tomlinson is just a normal person."

But the X factor candidate stated that she doesn't really fancy the One Direction heartthrob, Johnson, Louisa said that Louis Tomlinson is not really her type, and that is really a shame as "Lou and Lou" has a nice ring to it.

However, Louis Tomlinson might have competition from his One Direction bandmate - the 22 year old Niall Horan, who met up with Louisa Johnson backstage when the English-Irish pop boy band One Direction performed on the show on Sunday night.

Louisa said that Niall Horan was saying to her to let your personality shine through. And Louisa finds it nice that Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan are backing her up.

The Essex (English non-metropolitan county) born Louisa Johnson made it known to others earlier this month that she'd broken up from boyfriend Ellis, but she's focusing on the X Factor competition rather than accommodating her heartache.

Louisa Johnson stated, "I want to win the show," "I was prepared for the pressure, but it does get hard. I prepared myself for the worst, which is why I'm coping all right."

In addition, it's not just Louis Tomlinson of 1D who's been sending messages on Twitter - as Louisa Johnson and her pal Lauren Murray have been attracting loads of male attention, although most of the guys were unwanted.