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Alexandra Burke is reportedly dating Amy Winehouse's backing singer.

The pop star - who was warned off men by Cheryl Cole, her mentor on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor', which she won in 2008 - has been spotted out with Zalon Thompson in London.

The 21-year-old beauty was seen with the hunky musician - who has been signed by Amy to her new label Lioness Records - after her single 'Bad Boys' reached number one in the charts last week, and the pair were also seen going out for a romantic dinner and a trip to the cinema.

Alexandra Burke is set to launch her career in the US with help from Whitney Houston's mentor.

The British singer was left "shocked" when Clive Davis - the music mogul who helped pop stars Leona Lewis, Kelly Clarkson and Whitney rise to fame - praised her musical talent and promised to help her become a success Stateside.

A source said: "Alexandra was celebrating her number one record with friends and family. She got a huge shock when Clive appeared and said he thinks she's the future of pop music."

Alexandra Burke lost a £1,000 bet with Simon Cowell yesterday (18.10.09).

The singer - who rose to fame after winning UK TV talent show 'The X Factor', on which Simon is a judge - will have to pay out the large sum after her new track 'Bad Boys' topped the UK singles charts.

The 21-year-old star was convinced she would lose out to Robbie Williams, who released his comeback single 'Bodies' at the same time.

Alexandra Burke wants to be godmother to Cheryl Cole's children.

The 'Bad Boys' singer has remained close to the Girls Aloud star - who was her mentor on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor', which she won last year - and believes they will always share a special bond.

She said: "I definitely think we will always be friends. When she has her kids, I'm going to be godmother - I guarantee you. Or an auntie."