ABOVE: Tulisa in a sexy red dress for a date with with Jack O'Connell
The sex tape scandal has hit her hard. Behind closed doors she’s been an absolute mess and she’s found all the attention over it really tough to take
A source close to Tulisa
DEVASTATED Tulisa Contostavlos is quitting Britain as she struggles to cope with her sex tape shame.
The X Factor judge, 23, has booked a flight ticket to America, just days after the six-minute video was leaked online.
And close pals say the move could be permanent after it emerged she is hunting for an apartment in Miami, Florida.
Tulisa has told them: “I can’t stand it here any more.”
A source close to the singer said: “The sex tape scandal has hit her hard. Behind closed doors she’s been an absolute mess and she’s found all the attention over it really tough to take.
“She’s desperate to get out of Britain and away from it all. Everywhere she goes here people are whispering and making jokes about the tape, which really upsets her.
“Going to America means she’ll be able to escape everything for a while.”
The X-rated video, which first circulated on the net last month, sees Tulisa performing a sex act on Justin Edwards, 28, who was her boyfriend at the time.
Tulisa is suing the wannabe rapper, known as MC Ultra, for leaking the mobile footage.
But pals say she fears the tape will never be forgotten by the British public and she will be forever dogged by taunts about it.
Tulisa’s relationship with actor Jack O’Connell is also thought to be at risk despite the pair enjoying a romantic night out last week.
A source said: “Jack has been a massive support but Tulisa is convinced he has judged her just like everyone else.
“She wants to start a new life and thinks staying with Jack will mean she won’t be able to move forward.”
It emerged last night Tulisa has appealed to US rapper Terius to help her find a home in Miami.
And after he emailed her details of luxury apartments, pals say she is on the verge of arranging a long-term let in the Roney Palace Condo complex.
One pal said: “Tulisa has even considered moving to America full-time and quitting life over here. She is desperate for a fresh start and she thinks this could be the answer.
“She’s already on the hunt for somewhere to live so no one would be surprised if she turned her back on Britain for good.”
Tulisa spent more than a month in Miami earlier this year as she recorded her debut solo album. And she has since admitted to pals she feels “free” there.
Her friend added: “She says she’s never been happier than during the month she had in Miami. She was really relaxed, had fun with friends and made some great industry contacts.
“No one can blame her for wanting to go there for good, especially with all the sex tape scandal rumbling on in the UK.”
Meanwhile, sources say Tulisa’s nightmare fortnight has helped her build bridges with ex-boyfriend Fazer Rawson.
The former N-Dubz bandmates were reportedly not on speaking terms after their split in January.
But a pal said: “Fazer has really helped her through everything by sending her supportive messages.
“He told her to ‘rise above the bullshit’ and to keep her head held high.
“His support meant a lot to her. She was touched that he messaged her after they finished on pretty bad terms.”
Tulisa had last night put work commitments in the UK on hold.
A source said: “Everyone is hoping her British fans will let her move on from the sex tape scandal so she can enjoy living and working here like she used to.”
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