It’s lust the two of us

Telly singing duo Jo O’Meara and Chris Fountain are a real life double act – they’re having a secret affair.

The lovers – she’s 26 and he’s 18 – are competing for best songbirds in the new BBC1 musical reality show Just The Two Of Us. At a rehearsal on Saturday they were said to be “all over each other”.

A show insider told TV Biz: “They have certainly been getting close. While filming in Liverpool they had a romantic night out. During the pilot show they held hands and looked very happy. It really is a case of Lust The Two Of Us.”

Former S Club singer Jo is hoping the show will lift her career after her solo album flopped and she was forced to put her home up for sale.

She was supposed to be taking Hollyoaks actor Chris under her wing – and giving him singing lessons.

In the Channel 4 soap he plays troubled teen Justin Burton, who is having an affair with his married teacher Becca.

The couple’s chemistry is bound to boost their chances when they compete live against other pairs.

The show, hosted by husband and wife team Tess Daly and Vernon Kay, kicks off on Thursday.

The source added: “There’s nothing to stop them being together – they are both single. Everyone on set thinks it’s very cute.”

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Posted: February 21st, 2006