With clammy hands and pounding hearts, we are nervously awaiting the first X Factor Live Show. Find out what’s happening backstage at the studio, right here, right now…
We don't know about you, but we are buzzing with nervous energy ahead of the first Live Show which will kick off in less than two hours!
God knows how our 16 finalists must be feeling... well, actually, we do!
1.05pm
We catch James Michael, already looking dapper in his stage outfit, on his way to hair. “I’m feeling good about tonight, I have my mum and about six of my mates coming to watch.” No pressure, James!
2.35pm
Misha is looking FIERCE getting dressed up by the Style Team. All we can say is that her look could have been inspired by one of Carrie Bradshaw’s most iconic outfits – you’ll see what we mean later!
“I keep knocking my headpiece everywhere,” she laughs.
3.14pm
The bands seem to be feeling fairly relaxed about the first Live Show.
Derry tells us shortly before the dress rehearsal: “I’m cool about tonight. I’m always fairly chilled, but I know that minutes before the start I will be nervous.”
Nu Vibe’s Stefan is also keeping his cool. “We are ready to go. The rehearsals have been going well, so I’m feeling good. It’s easier to cope with the pressure in a band, because we have each other.”