THE X Factor: Celebrity live show continues this Saturday (November 9, 2019), with a star-studded line-up, including Megan McKenna.
From a quiz master to a former TOWIE star, here’s the full list of famous faces competing in the newly formatted ITV show.
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Who are The X Factor contestants?
Simon Cowell has revamped his hit singing contest, which will now provide a platform for people in the public eye, instead of regular contestants.
This means well-known faces will be taking to the stage in the following categories – Groups, Unders and Overs.
Here is the full X Factor: Celebrity line-up of stars, who took part in the music mogul’s newest brainchild:
Megan McKenna
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The former Towie star is hoping the programme will give her the big break she has dreamt of.
She released her debut album Story of Me in December 2018 and her debut single High Heeled Shoes hit number one on the iTunes chart in 2017 and peaked at No43 on the UK Singles chart.
Of starring in The X Factor: Celebrity, she said: “This is the biggest opportunity I have ever had in my entire life.”
Megan McKenna, 26, had her own ITVBe show There’s Something About Megan in 2017, which followed her trip to Nashville in a bid to propel her music career.
In 2019 she appeared on Celebs Go Dating.
Kevin McHale
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Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams in Glee, has signed up to appear on the show.
However, he is nervous about taking to the stage and admitted: “The X Factor terrifies me.”
The actor will be a familiar face for judge Nicole Scherzinger, as during his time with boyband NLT he opened for the Pussycat Dolls in 2007.
He released his own solo single 12 years later titled Help Me Now.
Martin Bashir
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Martin Bashir is a journalist famed for his interview with the late Princess Diana 24 years ago.
Naturally, he says his involvement in the show is miles different to anything he has done before.
He said: “This is outside of my comfort zone.”
Vinnie Jones
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Vinnie Jones, who is notorious for playing the “hardman” in films and TV shows, will take to the stage in this year’s The X Factor: Celebrity.
The former footballer has previous singing experience and appeared on Top of the Pops in 2002.
Almost 20 years after appearing in the music show he will show off his skills once again in a bid to be crowned champion.
Jenny Ryan
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Jenny Ryan is best known as one of the quiz masters on the ITV gameshow The Chase.
Her intelligence has earned her the nickname The Vixen but can she be just as successful in the talent contest?
She recently proved she was a force in the kitchen when she starred in Celebrity MasterChef.
Now, the master-mind is trying something a little outside of her comfort zone as she will belt out the ballads next month.
She said: “Am I good enough? This is the ultimate test.”
Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis
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Sports stars Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis have formed a three-piece band – Try Star – for The X Factor: Celebrity.
The hunks have proven they are talented on the pitch but will they be good enough to impress the judges?
Thom has some experience of being on stage as he was part of the band Twen2y4se7en, who supported Peter Andre and Westlife.
Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Natalie and Wendii
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Social media influencers Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Natalie and Wendii want to be the next big girl band.
The group, called V5, have 11 million followers combined and will compete against another band, The Islanders.
The Latin American band said: “We’re dreaming big and we’re working hard to get there.”
Wes Nelson, Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker and Zara McDermott
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Love Island 2018 stars Wes Nelson, Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker and Zara McDermott will perform as a group on The X Factor: Celebrity called Love Islanders.
Samira often shows off her vocal skills and incredible dancing ability on her Instagram account.
The foursome hope they change people’s perception of them.
Eyal said: “We want to prove we’re more than just reality stars.”
Max and Harvey
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Max and Harvey, who shot to fame on the app musical.ly three years ago, will take to The X Factor: Celebrity stage this October.
The influencers have almost six million followers on the channel, and have since launched their own children’s show Max and Harvey: Fomo.
But will they be the lucky pair who will land a lucrative record deal?
Which acts have been eliminated?
Victoria Ekanoye
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Victoria Ekanoye previously appeared in the ITV soap Coronation Street and portrayed Angie Appleton.
But she will be swapping acting for singing as she gives music a go this October.
Despite her success in the nation’s much-loved programme, taking to the mic has always been her main passion.
Speaking about the upcoming venture, Victoria said: “Singing will always be my first love.”
Jonny Labey
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The former EastEnders star played Paul Coker in the long-running BBC One show.
Jonny Labey has been tipped as “one to watch” as he trades the streets of Walford in for The X Factor stage.
However, this will not be his first time on a talent competition as two years ago he took part in Dance Dance Dance.
Olivia Olson
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Olivia Olson is best known for starring in Love Actually as Joanna but will try her hand at singing to impress the judges.
Since appearing in the classic rom-com she has gone on to star in the children’s programme Phineas and Ferb, as well as Adventure Time.
Unfortunately her time on X Factor wasn’t for long and she was eliminated during the first live show.
Ricki Lake
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Ricki Lake is best known for hosting her own Emmy winning show in the US from 1993 to 2004.
However, this time she will not be taking to the stage to talk but to sing.
Speaking ahead of her appearance on the show, she said: “It’s time for me to prove I’m not just all talk.”
Unfortunately her time on X Factor wasn’t for long and she was eliminated during the first live show.
Hayley Hasselhoff
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Hayley is the daughter of Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff and was hoping her appearance on Celebrity X Factor could be her “big shot” at cracking the music industry.
Hayley has forged an impressive career in the acting and modelling business, and has tried her hand at presenting, but decided it was time to give singing a go.
Brendan Cole and Jeremy Edwards
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Brendan Cole found fame on Strictly Come Dancing, while Jeremy Edwards has appeared on Hollyoaks and Holby City.
The dancing professional was excited to try a “new challenge” following his departure from the BBC One dance competition.
The duo chose the original name – Cole and Edwards.
What time is X Factor: Celebrity live show on?
The X Factor: Celebrity live show continues on ITV at 8.10pm on November 9, 2019.
If you miss it, have no fear as the episode will be available to watch on ITV Hub afterwards.
