X Factor's Myles Stephenson 'enjoyed secret fling with Love Island star Malin Andersson'... as Rak-Su star denies reunion with ex-girlfriend

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He has dismissed claims of a reunion with girlfriend Rebecca Bignell after The X Factor reportedly caused their split.

And Myles Stephenson certainly seems to be making the most of being single after he enjoyed a fling with Love Island's Malin Andersson, according to The Sun.

The Rak-Su hunk reportedly hooked up with the beauty after she messaged him on Instagram during his stint on the show.

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Reality strikes! Myles Stephenson certainly seems to be making the most of being single after he enjoyed a fling with Love Island's Malin Andersson

A source tells the newspaper: 'Myles clearly took a fancy to Malin after she made contact on Twitter and Instagram.

'They met up in secret and enjoyed a few nights together at her home in Milton Keynes before going their separate ways.'

A representative for the singer and the Love Island star has been contacted by MailOnline. 

The claims come after he is said to have called off his 18-month romance with Rebecca, because it would be 'selfish' to continue as he works on his music career.

Insiders claim that Myles is conscious of hurting his ex-partner because he cannot commit to a relationship at this time. 

Online romance: The Rak-Su hunk reportedly hooked up with the beauty after she messaged him on Instagram during his stint on the show

Not getting back together: The claims come after he is said to have called off his 18-month romance with Rebecca, because it would be 'selfish' to continue as he works on his music career

A source also told The Sun on Wednesday: 'Myles wants to protect Rebecca as much as possible. He cannot commit to a relationship. He needs to be single right now.

'Rebecca is a very important person in his life. He is conscious that he doesn't want to hurt her by giving her false hope.

'It would be selfish for Myles to lead Rebecca on. The time is not right. But who knows what will happen in the future. Never say never.'

MailOnline has reached out to a representative for the band for further comment. 

Winners: Myles is said to be placing his focus on music, after winning the competition on Sunday with bandmates amal Shurland, Mustafa Rahimtulla and Ashley Fongho 

Front and centre: Rebecca (centre, in black) attended the X Factor only three weeks ago to support the band, despite taking a break from the artist in September

False hope: Myles is reportedly conscious of giving Rebecca (centre) false hope, because he cares about her

It follows claims that the duo were headed for 'crunch talks' in the coming weeks with a view to reconciling.  

Myles and Rebecca's relationship fell apart in September when he stepped back from the relationship to focus on his music but they officially split in November.

They had been together for a year and a half and known each other for nine years before. 

The duo stayed on good terms, and she has continued to promote the band's music as well as visit him at the studio during the live shows.

Separate ways: The duo are said to have split last month after an 18-month romance

Keeping busy: Insiders close to Myles have claimed he is 'completely single'

Sources close to Sony music boss Simon Cowell - the Rak-Su mentor - have also reiterated that the boys' focus should be music.

During the competition, it was claimed that Myles had grown closer to a female production staff member but that was later denied, with reports that he was 'completely single'.

A source said at the time: 'Rak-Su are the favourites [to win] and Simon’s priority - he doesn’t want anything getting in the way of their focus.' 

Rak-Su became the first boyband to win in the X Factor's 14-year history, on Sunday night when they beat solo artist Grace Davies to the win.

Six years after Little Mix were crowned the first ever band to triumph, the Groups category found success once again.

The four piece group - featuring Myles, Jamal Shurland, Mustafa Rahimtulla and Ashley Fongho - have already released the winners' charity single Dimelo, which features Wyclef Jean and Naughty Boy.

Meanwhile, Mustafa has revealed that he still hasn't quit his hotel job despite winning the X Factor.

He told the Mirror: 'I was put on a zero- hours contract so technically I am still working there. There may have to be a little phone call.'

Triumph: The band became the first boyband to win in the 14-year history of the X Factor on Sunday

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