FORMER Australian Idol favourite James Kannis has exposed the lies of two "fans" who have been posing as his family and new "fiance."


Kannis told Confidential that "news" he was about to wed girlfriend "Jemima" had been the fabricated delusions of female groupies.

The smooth singer said he knew the real identities of "Amanda," who had been passing herself off to media as his cousin, and "Jemima," reported to be his girlfriend of three years.

"They are two fans I thought were nice girls, but are obviously crazies."

The two fans, one a Sydney schoolgirl, had been bragging about the identity fraud to friends on MySpace.

Kannis contacted Confidential to clear up the claims, after being inundated by family about the wedding plans.

"My phone's been running off the hook with family and friends asking me when was I going to tell them about my engagement," the bachelor said. "The idea I wanted attention for the relationship was even weirder."