Former Love Island contestants to take part in Celebrity X FACTOR😱

This is going to be ICONIC

Amber Davis, Love Island

by William Marriott |
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We've already seen a version of Celebrity X Factor before in 2006 when the likes of Gillian McKeith, Lucy Benjamin and Chris Moyles took to the stage to impress Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and the nation.

But the show is now set for a revival 10 years on, after Simon Cowell announced plans to bring back the format alongside an 'All Stars' version.

This means this year's normal series will not be airing.

The X Factor
©ITV/The X Factor

And the latest rumour is that Wes Nelson, Zara McDermott, Eyal Booker and Samira Mightyhave been approached to appear on the show and will feature as a SUPERGROUP. We are loving this idea already.

An insider told The Sun, "Show boss Simon Cowell has long-admired Love Island and its pulling power. So when the idea of a Love Island supergroup was raised he thought it was great.

"They're not signed yet, but the four have been discussing songs and how they'd approach the show, so it looks very likely. They're all confident that they can hold a tune."

Swipe through to see stand out contestants from The X Factor!

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Chico, series 21 of 15

Chico

Finest moment: Chico Time

Same Difference, series 42 of 15

Same Difference

Finest moment: Wake Me Up Before You Go Go:

Rhydian Roberts, series 43 of 15

Rhydian Roberts

Finest moment: Phantom Of The Opera

Jedward, series 64 of 15

Jedward

Finest moment: Ghostbusters

Storm Lee, series 75 of 15

Storm Lee

Finest moment: We Built This City

Katie Waissel, series 76 of 15

Katie Waissel

Finest moment: Don't Give Up On Me aka "Sod it"

Nicolo Festa, series 77 of 15

Nicolo Festa

Finest moment: Just Dance

Diva Fever, series 78 of 15

Diva Fever

Finest moment: Barbra Streisand

Wagner, series 79 of 15

Wagner

Finest moment: She Bangs/Love Shack:

X_Factor_Series_8_Johnny_Robinson10 of 15

Jonny Robinson

Kitty Brucknell, series 811 of 15

Kitty Brucknell

Finest moment: Who Wants To Live Forever

2 Shoes, series 812 of 15

2 Shoes

Finest moment: Something Kinda Ooooh

Rylan Clark, series 913 of 15

Rylan Clark

Finest moment: Spice Girls medley

Blonde Electra, series 1114 of 15

Blonde Electra

Finest moment: Kids In America

Stevi Ritchie, series 1115 of 15

Stevi Ritchie

Finest moment: Livin' La Vida Loca

A spokesperson for the show said, "There is much speculation regarding the contestants for this year's series of The X Factor".

This wouldn't be the first time both Samira and Eyal have appeared on stage. Before the hit ITV2 show, Samira was a West End performer, having appeared in shows such as Dreamgirls. Surprisingly, Eyal was also part of a pop group called EverYoungbut they disbanded in 2016.

It's unclear whether Wes and Zara will be able to hold a note but one thing is for sure, we'll be tuning in!

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