Tulisa Contostavlos outside the High Court in London PIC: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

X Factor tensions could rise with the revelation a hotly tipped boy goup is managed by the man who allegedly tried to profit from judge Tulia’s sex tape shame.

JukeBoxx have drawn plaudits with their audition.

But Tulisa is predicted to be “mortified” that pulling the strings in the wholesome band is none other than Chris Edwards.

The creator of the Spice Girls was banished from the X Factor over claims he was involved in distributing a tape of Ms Contostavlos.

It depicted her enjoying an intimate moment with ex-boyfriend Justin Edwards.

A source said: “The news JukeBoxx are managed by Chris will mortify Tulisa, who is furious with him.

“It is fair to say there is no love lost between Tulisa and Chris. She won’t be happy at the news he still has involvement with the show.

“But she is a pro and won’t allow this news to cloud her judgement.”