The latest news from backstage

Wonder what The X Factor contestants get up when they're not on stage? Find out here...

The latest news from backstage

We know you lot just can’t enough of the totes amaze X Factor finalists.

So here we are, at the soundcheck for this weekend’s performance, leaving no stone unturned on our mission to bring you the best behind-the-scenes goss.

10.10am

Misha B is enjoying a hot chocolate in the canteen whilst writing lyrics for her future album, which she tells us is going to be a "mix of everything, with a cherry on top". Our soul queen can't wait for the weekend. "I'm ready to turn my rock on!"

11.15am

Sneak peek alert! Sophie Habibis gives us a teaser of what to expect from her performance this Saturday. "I'm going to perform a real classic, but I'm changing it up a bit. I want to take it back to the original story, to what it's really about." We can't wait!

2.15pm

Rhythmix gal Leigh-Anne gets a Rimmel makeover from The X Factor Style Team make-up artist Natalya Nair, who's trying out all the latest eye-poppin' colours. "I love to accentuate my eyes," Leigh-Anne tells us. "And my style icon is Rihanna!"

4.07pm

Frankie dashes back and forth between The Style Team's fashion trailer and - we don't really know where else he's off to, but there's a lot of dashing anyway! After his close shave last week, he tells us he is feeling good and excited about the upcoming Live Show. "My performance is gonna be TALL," he promises.