X FACTOR’S Chico Slimani and Sharon Conway are enjoying a secret romance, a friend has revealed.
The former goat-herder-turned-stripper and pretty Conway Sister got it together two weeks ago.
Love blossomed after Chico — known for his phrase “It’s Chico time” — consoled the Irish lass, 28, during the Maria Lawson fiasco.
The pal said: “When Maria got knocked out and everyone went for the Conway Sisters, Chico was a shoulder to cry on for Sharon.
“Their friendship developed into something more.
“Sharon’s definitely his type — dark, exotic-looking — and he thinks she’s really hot.”
The couple have been trying to keep their relationship secret in case show bosses put a stop to it.
The source said: “When they have the chance they spend time alone in the house together. But no one knows apart from contestant Andy Abraham — who is like a brother to Chico and has battled to keep it from everyone.”
Randy Chico, 34, is known to have had a string of lovers.
But the pal said: “Despite his reputation as a stud, his relationship with Sharon is not just a sex thing.
“He has spent months getting to know her — it’s developed slowly.”
the SUN
