James Arthur chasing Lauren Pope

James Arthur, winner of 2012 "X Factor", wants to take reality TV star Lauren Pope on a date.

Arthur has reportedly been sending messages to Pope, who featured in the reality show "The Only Way Is Essex", after being linked to a number of girls, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

A source told Heat Magazine: "They met last year when Lauren went to see James on 'The X Factor' and they really got on, so they ended up swapping numbers.

"They've been texting for ages and James really wants to take her out on a date."