'It wasn't her intention to hurt him': X Factor star Tamera Foster 'ends her relationship with Sam Callahan' as she prepares to launch her music career

By NOLA OJOMU FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 01:39, 29 November 2014 | UPDATED: 17:27, 29 November 2014

They found love on The X Factor in last year's series.

But Tamera Foster and Sam Callahan have reportedly called time of their romance because of their career aspirations.

According to The Sun, Tamera was the one to end the year-long romance in order to become Simon Cowell's next big star.

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Split: Tamera Foster and Sam Callahan have reportedly called time of their romance because of their career aspirations

It is claimed that the singer was encouraged to distance herself from Sam in order to successfully begin her campaign to become the British Rihanna.

Speaking to the paper, a source said: 'Tamera had strong feelings for Sam, but she is also very ambitious.

'It wasn't her intention to hurt him, but she knew it was time to move on. Sam is moving on with his career and is still very ambitious so it just wasn't going to work'.

Moving forward: Tamera was reportedly the one to end the year-long romance in order to become Simon Cowell's next big star

Reject: The 17-year-old - who is signed to Cowell's label, Syco - was allegedly told by bosses that being linked to another show reject could harm her chances of becoming a star

The 17-year-old - who is signed to Cowell's label, Syco - was allegedly told by bosses that being linked to another show reject could harm her chances of becoming a star.

Tamera has been hard at work creating her sound ever since she announced her deal with Syco in March.

She wrote on Twitter at the time: 'SO GUYS I HAVE NEWSSS.

'I'm The Newest member of syco music!! GET THAT WORKK! IM SO BLESSED TO HAVE MY DREAM JOB AT THE AGE OF 17, Thank God Always (sic)'.

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And it seems that her new material will be coming along soon as she teased fans on Twitter last week.

She wrote: 'messege to all of my fans ! Thank you for being so patient, I'm taking my time so I can give you the best ! I won't let you down. 2015. 1(love)'

The talented singer added: 'I feel so greatfull to have such wonderful faithful and supportive fans ! You guys truly are my second family! I Love you 2015 is ours!'