[Barry.]

TRIBUTES THEME

First up is Ella Henderson with at last by Etta James
What a way to start. She’s a class act. Also fit with Ella’s style. 10

Next up is One Direction with The way you make me feel by Michael Jackson
Interesting choice and bold tbh. This wasn’t my fave song from him but it’s catchy and I usually sing out the chorus. 9

Next is James Arthur with Careless Whisper by George Michael
Ugh just great! You really gave it your all with this song and with a big megastar you did him justice. 10


Next up is Rebecca Ferguson with so emotional by Whitney Houston
Great pick. I’m happy it wasn’t really the obvious choices from Whitney songs like Danve with somebody or Always love you. 9

MEGA STARS THEME


Ella Henderson with Falling by Harry Styles
Ok so it was fine. Not the biggest Harry fan but he was fine. 8

One Direction with Lets hang on by Barry Manilow
Oh ok. So I kind of get it but it was a big risk. 8


James Arthur with Hometown Glory by Adele
Again, another interesting song choice but it was a great choice you made. 9

Rebecca Ferguson with Umbrella by Rihanna
I get why you chose umbrella but I got sick of this song for the longest time lol but it’s a fine song. 8

[Kate!]

Thank you Barry for your scores and comments.

[Strictly Jake]

I can now reveal the act not making it to the final is

One Direction.


Congratulations to Ella Henderson, James Arthur and Rebecca Ferguson you are all finalists!

[Strictly Jake]

Kate and Vanessa I need you to send me you favourite performance from your act from any of the live shows. Plus a duet song with another music artist, and finally your acts winners single

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Kate and Vanessa I need you to send me you favourite performance from your act from any of the live shows. Plus a duet song with another music artist, and finally your acts winners single

For the favourite performance do you mean from our previous choices?

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Kate!

For the favourite performance do you mean from our previous choices?

Yeah

[Kate!]

I'm doing it now

[Kate!]

Just my winners single left to find. I'll work on it later.

[Vanessa]

I'll have a look after work.

[Vanessa]

For the duet song : is it just duets they've done on the x Factor or just songs?

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

For the duet song : is it just duets they've done on the x Factor or just songs?

Just songs by an artist you want them to duet with

[Kate!]

Jake can we both give reasons why we chose our 3 songs please? Only if Ness wants to do it as well though x

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Jake can we both give reasons why we chose our 3 songs please? Only if Ness wants to do it as well though x

Yes ok.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Yes ok.

Oh fantastic. Thank you so much Ness. That's brilliant. I'll send Jake my reasons later xx

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Jake can we both give reasons why we chose our 3 songs please? Only if Ness wants to do it as well though x

Fab idea

[Strictly Jake]

This is it! The Grand Final! We will soon crown the X factor All stars champion. Ella Henderson, Rebecca Ferguson and James Arthur are the top three. Here we go...

[Strictly Jake]

First is Ella Henderson with her song of the series It's a mans world. Her mentor Vanessa tells us why this was chosen
"Powerful song, I think it showcases her voice perfectly"

Youtube video

[Strictly Jake]

Next is Rebecca Ferguson with her song of the series Somewhere over the Rainbow. Her Mentor Kate tells us why this was chosen
"I chose this because it's a timeless classic, I love the lyrics and it scored me 10s when Rebecca performed it"

Youtube video

[Strictly Jake]

Next is James Arthur with his song of the series Time is Running Out. His mentor Vanessa tells us why this was chosen
"It's a song I've wanted him to sing for ages. It's so perfect for his style and vocal range"

Youtube video

[Strictly Jake]

Next is Duets. Our acts will be performing with huge superstars.

[Strictly Jake]

Ella Henderson is duetting with Beyonce. Vanessa says
"This is my absolute favourite Beyonce song and I think it would make a brilliant duet"

Youtube video

[Strictly Jake]

Rebecca Ferguson is duetting with Alicia Keys. Kate says
" I chose this because it's a bit different, I hadn't heard it before and I think Alicia's voice would compliment Rebecca's perfectly, together they'd slay."

Youtube video

[Kate!]

I'm so excited for this. Woop woop. Best of luck Ness.

[Strictly Jake]

James Arthur is duetting with Emeli Sande.
Vanessa says
"I think their voices would go very well together and it suits James style"

Youtube video

[Strictly Jake]

And now we have come to the most important part. This will be their winners single. The public will decide which of these songs is going to win. This is the last performance for each act of the series and what a series it has been...