Are Cher Lloyd and Zayn Malik an official item?

<p><br /> Rumours are rife that Cher Lloyd and One Direction star Zayn Malik have started an X Factor romance.<br /> </p><p><br /> The News of the World reported on Sunday that the two had shared a kiss during a party in the reality show house.<br /> </p><p><br /> Lloyd has already been linked with Liam and Harry from the teen boyband but speculation about Malik apparently has more substance.<br /> </p><p><br /> According to the tabloid the pair's mentors Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole are aware of the budding romance.<br /> </p><p><br /> Whether the rumours are true or not, the pair join the remaining nine acts on Sunday night to see if they will be returning for next week's show.<br /> </p>