X Factor finalists hit London for top secret gig

The five lucky finalists put on a special performance at a Talk Talk store last night, and Mc.co.uk had a front row seat…

James Arthur - X Factor Secret Gig
James Arthur - X Factor Secret Gig
(Image credit: Rex Features)

The five lucky finalists put on a special performance at a Talk Talk store last night, and Mc.co.uk had a front row seat…

As is customary at this point in the X Factor run, the remaining semi-finalists hit a top secret location in London last night to perform for press and competition winners. And Marieclaire.co.uk had a front row seat...

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James Arthur, Union J, Jahmene Douglas and Chrisopher Maloney were all on had during the evening, arriving at the specially transformed Talk Talk store to screams from waiting fans.

And while guest snacked on canapes and giant bowls of sweets, this year's final four took to the stage and got down to what they do best: singing.

After performances which included Taylor Swift's Romeo & Juliet (Union J) and Adele's Hometown Glory (James Arthur) the contestants signed autograph, posed for photos and mingled with guests.

And naturally, we couldn't wait to meet the stars.

Hot favourite Jahmene Douglas told us he was 'so thankful' to be in the X Factor final four, while Christopher Maloney revealed he's been loving his performances, and can't understand the criticism from the judges.

'I'm in the over 28s category, and my song choices reflect that,' he said.

Meanwhile, Union J were mobbed by fans, but told us they were 'getting used to it', and actually rather enjoying all the attention.

We can't say we're surprised!

After pulling off the performance of the night, James Arthur was quite the cool customer, fielding questions about his love life and a certain mystery brunette.

But when we asked if he could spill the beans on his performance on Saturday, he kept decidedly quiet. 

We guess we'll just have to wait and see...

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