Lauren Platt supported by X Factor pals Fleur and Andrea as she hits the red carpet after splitting from boyfriend Liam Baker in wake of Niall Horan rumours
Now X Factor's Lauren Platt has confirmed she's split from her boyfriend Liam Baker.
The singer, 17, took to Twitter this week to reveal she and her 19-year-old beau had decided to go their separate ways.
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Brave face: X Factor contestant Lauren Platt stepped out in London on Wednesday night after confirming her split from boyfriend Liam Baker
When fans began discussing the split on the social media site, she replied: 'Me and Liam have been through a lot guys, I still love him but we just need some time.'
A representative for the ITV talent show has refused to comment.
Supporting pals: The 17-year-old was joined by fellow contestants Fleur East and Andrea Faustini at the Cosmopolitan Awards
Orange is the new black: Lauren sported a simple tangerine dress as she hit the red carpet
Legs 11: Fleur showed off her toned pins in a multi-coloured zip-front mini-dress
Smartening up his act: Italian singer Andrea looked like he was taking style tips from the great tenors of his homeland in smart black tie - apart from his white trainers
Despite her heartache, Lauren put on a brave face as she stepped out at the glitzy Cosmopolitan Awards in London on Wednesday night.
The wannabe pop star dazzled in an orange dress as she was supported by fellow contestants Fleur East and Andrea Faustini.
Fleur - who is a favourite to win this year's series after emerging as unlikely frontrunner - looked equally as stunning in a heavily-patterned zip-front mini-dress.
On a break: Lauren revealed she'd split from Liam, pictured above, on Twitter, before deleting the comment
Split: Lauren reached out to concerned fans on Twitter this week to reveal that she had broken up from 19-year-old Liam
Rumour has it: The split comes just weeks after Lauren insisted her relationship was 'rock solid' following speculation about her friendship with Niall Horan, whose number she subsequently deleted
Proving they are already getting used to the limelight, the trio posed up a storm on the red carpet before mingling with the likes of Kelly Brook, Fearne Cotton, Davina McCall, Tulisa and now-established X Factor alumni Ella Henderson and Little Mix.
Lauren's break-up announcement comes just two months after she revealed she deleted Niall's number after reports began to spread that they had sparked up a secret friendship.
She told Now magazine: ‘I don't [have it] any more. After the story came out I thought it best to delete it.
'I met him through my best friend Eve. She's a photographer and so is her dad - they do a lot of work with One Direction.'
Good deed: The trio were joined by fellow remaining contestant Ben Haenow at a children's charity in London
Giving back: The X Factor stars chatted with young patients who use the Shooting Star House Children's Hospice
Arty: Fleur seemed to enjoy getting stuck into arts and crafts with one young girl
Say cheese: Andrea was happy to pose with a number of young patients at the unit, of which Simon Cowell has been a longtime supporter
Playtime: Ben found his childhood spirit and got involved with a soft toy battle with one boy
She also enjoyed a flirty relationship with Only The Young member Charlie before his group was eliminated last month.
Despite the X Factor stars' late night, they were bright and breezy as they headed to the Shooting Star House Children's Hospice in London alongside fellow competitor Ben Haenow.
The foursome chatted with the young patients as they took part in arts and crafts activities in between rehearsals for this weekend's live shows.
Raising awareness: The Shooting Star hospice which helps more than 600 families with terminally-ill children
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