Private: Tulisa Contostavlos rarely talks about her relationship with N-Dubz band mate Fazer, who she has known since she was 12 Notoriously private about her personal life, new X Factor judge Tulisa Constavlos rarely opens up about any love interests.
And that dedication to privacy was stepped up yet further when she started dating N-Dubz band mate, Fazer (real name Richard Rawson).
But in an in-depth new interview, Tulisa has finally revealed her true feelings.
Professional: Tulisa and Fazer, real name Richard Rawson, pictured performing at V Festival last week, have a pact never to discuss their relationship in public Talking to The Sunday Mirror, Tulisa confessed: 'I'm really happy and have the best boyfriend- he's really supportive in what I'm doing with the show [X Factor]'
'He's my rock- he's been there for me throughout the past few months. I couldn't be doing what I'm doing without him,' the star revealed.
Intimidating: Tulisa was nervous about her new role, but with support form Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell, and crucially her boyfriend Fazer, she has taken to it in styleThe pair have barely been apart since they formed N-Dubz with Tulisa's cousin (and Fazer's best friend) Dappy 12 years ago.
Yet their very secretive romance only began relatively recently.
They started dating in May last year, but made a pact never to discuss their relationship publicly.
A source at the time claimed that the pair had been sleeping together on and off for a while previously, but that things had intensified while on tour.
Shoes to fill: Tulisa was nervous about replacing nation's sweetheart Cheryl Cole, but with support from the singer herself and Fazer she has grown in confidence The couple were apparently worried about the potential reaction from fans, and feared that though they loved each other, things might not work out if the public response was negative.
This perhaps explains their very professional front- when performing with N-Dubz for example neither Tulisa nor Fazer give any hint of amorous feelings.
It must be a relief to Tulisa that fazer has proven such a stalwart supporter of her new role as an X Factor judge.
Dream team: Tulisa has been a member of N-Dubz with cousin Dappy (right) and boyfriend Fazer (left) for 11 years
Old hand: Tulisa joined N-Dubz when she was only 12source: dailymail
