Cher Lloyd says music bosses tried to force her into fake romantic relationships

mirror.co.uk:

Cher Lloyd has claimed that music bosses tried to pressure her into entering a fake romance with a fellow celebrity to boost her fame.

The 26-year-old singer found fame on The X Factor ten years ago and went on to land a record deal with Simon Cowell ’s Syco label after finishing fourth in the seventh series of the long running ITV talent show.

And despite smashing her way onto the top of the charts with her debut single in 2011, Cher says she was asked to date a fellow star to boost her profile.

However the star rejected the suggestion and says she being fake goes against the very nature of her personality. “They gave me a few suggestions but it was just a crazy thing to ask,” Cher said to The Sun. “Sadly it still happens.