Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack has received death threats over her rumoured relationship with One Direction singer Harry Styles.
The 32-year-old presenter has been romantically linked to the Gotta Be You singer since last month when the pair shared a kiss at a party.
A source said at the time:
"They had a big passionate snog and it caused mild hysterics with the group of people they were with."
It was reported this week that they had been on a date to a London restaurant, allegedly leaving together in the same car.
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Flack has now taken to Twitter to deny speculation and defend herself against death threats from One Direction fans, posting:
"Hi one direction fans! To clarify. I'm close friends with Harry. He's one of the nicest people I know...I don't deserve death threats. :) x"
Flack previously admitted to being embarrassed by the ‘drunken snog’ with the One Direction singer, while Styles said:
"It was a bit misconstrued... it wasn't like that."
A friend apparently told Heat magazine:
"It was just a drunken snog and nothing else. She's been trying to forget about it."
Caroline presents the Xtra Factor on ITV2 alongside former X Factor contestant, Olly Murs.