Colchester singer Stevi Ritchie was spotted out to dinner with X-Factor mentor Simon Cowell, after inviting him for a meal on this weekend's show.

Stevi, who progressed to the fourth week of live shows after winning through in a public vote, was spotted dining with the music mogul at a branch of Harvester.

After performing the title song from the film Footloose on Saturday, Stevi had offered to show Simon around Colchester.

In response, the record company boss said: "Can we go to a Harvester? I'd like that."

After Monday's meal, Cowell took to social media to thank the contestant for his hospitality.