Former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has admitted that she's eyeing a duet with heartthrobs One Direction as she's keen to do something with a "young" appeal.

When asked by Yahoo! OMG who she would like to work with in the future, she explained that it's an easy answer because she wants to try something new and "fun", which the One Direction lads would be perfect for:

"One Direction - it would nice to do something fun and young!”

She also confirmed that she's been working on brand new material both in America and the UK, adding: “[I’m] definitely back in the studio I have been recording in my home studio and have recorded material in the US."

“I am in regular communication with my fans and album number 3 will be full of surprises and I can't wait until it is released for you guys to hear it!”

Watch Burke's charity performance as part of the 'Les Misérables' cast here: