X Factor Finalist Stacy Francis Admits Affair With Grace Jones' Bishop Brother

X Factor finalist Stacy Francis has hit headlines once again for a scandal that has nothing to do with her music.

The singer, who was mentored by Nicole Scherzinger in last year's season of the USA edition, came to the world's attention earlier this year when it was revealed that she had a row with Whitney Houston days before she was found dead.

And today she has confirmed a story circulating online accusing her of having an affair with Grace Jones' brother, Bishop Noel Jones... and naming him as the father of one of her children.

She had kept the identity of Anastacia Noelle Jones' (was the name not a GIANT giveaway?!) daddy a secret because she was having an affair with the church leader whilst in the process of divorcing her husband.

RadarOnline quoted a source as saying: "It was very taboo for a man in his position in the church to get involved with a married woman.

"Stacy is very protective of her children and feels like she should be the one to release information about her baby's father when she's ready. But at the same time, she's getting really tired of hiding and trying to avoid all the questions."

The 42-year-old admitted in a statement today:  "I love him very much and I am not ashamed of my baby. Our baby."

In the past Jones has also been linked to Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes.

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