LAST NIGHT ON The X Factor Caroline Murs and Olly Flack almost went there.

They almost kissed.

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Except they didn’t kiss. They were having us all on. Again.

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‘Carolly’, as they’re known in internet shipping circles (‘shipping’ is the act of wanting, wishing, imagining, willing two people/characters/personalities to get it on) have been the subject of will they-won’t they and have they-haven’t they speculation for years at this stage, a testament to their scorching on screen chemistry.

Even eighties singer and former romancer of Brad Pitt and Simon Cowell wants it to happen:

In an interview with today’s Daily Mail Flack says:

Me and Olly have a lovely relationship. It’s a weird chemistry. We have this innate understanding of one another – we don’t fancy each other and yet we don’t not fancy each other. We’re not girlfriend and boyfriend, yet we’re not totally platonic either.

Right.

Last night’s almost gob-lob wasn’t the first time ‘Carolly’ have gotten up close and personal.

There was this awkward mashing of mouths on The Xtra Factor in 2011:

This teasing nose kiss:

And countless other instances of excruciating flirting:

Maybe they’ve already done the deed, maybe they’re secretly married and have a joint bank account, maybe they celebrate the end of each X Factor with a cheeky ride. Who knows?

Either way, with both parties reportedly single at the moment and with X-Factor hurtling inexorably towards a Christmas final crescendo, just do everyone a favour and shift on screen. Be papped holding hands going into Tesco. Say something cute about one visiting the other’s mam.

Put everyone out of their misery.

Thanks.

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