Here’s who’ll be performing on the first X Factor live shows

ICYMI, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell all chose their final three acts heading for the X Factor 2017 live shows next weekend. And we are SO excited.

Partly because the live shows means it's practically Christmas and can finally start getting in the festive spirit, but also because the next few weeks are going to be jam-packed with amazing live performances and a whole host of special guests.

And first to take the stage for the guest performances this weekend are former One Direction member Liam Payne, and man of the moment and all round legend Stormzy.

Liam will reportedly perform his new single Bedroom Floor on Saturday night, while Stormzy will apparently take to the stage on Sunday night's results show.

Stormzy appeared on the show this weekend, helping Nicole Scherzinger choose her final acts at Judges' Houses in South Africa.

We also saw Liam's girlfriend and mother of his son Cheryl make her X Factor comeback alongside Simon in the South of France.

In her first interview about life as a new mum, Cheryl admitted it was Simon who encouraged her romance with Liam – but claimed she never thought the romance would turn out the way it did.

When asked by The Sun if he took credit for the relationship, Simon said: “One hundred per cent – just call me Cupid.”

Cheryl then added: “He did nudge. And, honestly, I would never, ever have imagined it could be this.”

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