Little Mix have admitted a surprising celebrity crush - Cliff Richard.

The X Factor 2011 winners are relative newcomers to the music scene and their oldest member, Jesy Nelson, is only 21.

However, it seems that veteran crooner Richard - best known for hits like 'Living Doll' - tickles their fancy, despite his age of 71. When asked by Rollacoaster magazine about their celebrity crushes, Jade Thirlwall said:

"I think Cliff Richard is really good for his age!"

Jesy Nelson added: "I think Max Branning is nice from Eastenders. I think he’s hot!"

Bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock meanwhile spoke about their fans' tattoos, adding:

"They've been sending us lots of tweets recently showing us pictures of tattoos they've had done saying 'Spread your wings you little butterfly', the lyrics from our single. It's weird but amazing that someone can think so much of us that they'd change their bodies for it!"

The girl group meanwhile are set to release their highly anticipated debut album 'DNA' on November 19.