Viewers were glued to their screens as singers battled to get through to Judges Houses during the X Factor’s Six Chair Challenge on Sunday.
And as the judges get set to jet off to tropical locations for the next stage of the talent competition, their celebrity helpers have been unveiled.
Nicole Scherzinger, 39, who this year takes the helm of the Overs category will be joined by rapper Stormzy, 24, with the pair posing up a storm in the sunny climes of South Africa for their shot.
Judges houses revealed: X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger, 39, who this year takes the helm of the Overs category will be joined by rapper Stormzy, 24, with the pair posing up a storm in the sunny climes of South Africa for their shot
Nicole looks to be taking a walk on the wild side with her outfit in a leopard print asymmetric jumpsuit paired with a stylish panama hat as she rests her arm on Stormzy.
The talented musician cracks a sizzling stare as he folds his arms clad in army print shorts and a simple white tee, with the pair posing in front of a picturesque mountain scene.
Next up is Sharon Osbourne, 64, who chose her final six girls in the first of the Six Chair Challenges.
Keeping the process a family affair, Sharon enlisted the help of children Kelly, 32, and Jack, 31 as she flew to San Francisco to whittle down her group of talented acts.
Family affair: Next up is Sharon Osbourne, 64, who chose her final six girls in the first of the Six Chair Challenges. Keeping the process a family affair, Sharon enlisted the help of children Kelly, 32, and Jack, 31 as she flew to San Francisco to whittle down her group of talented acts
Jack and Kelly can draw on their years of expertise in the music industry, growing up with their X Factor rocker dad Ozzy Osbourne.
Kelly also had a brief run of chart success including single Shut Up and her number one collaboration with dad Ozzy on Changes.
Clutching onto one of the family’s beloved dogs, Kelly rocks wavy blonde locks and a star print dress while Jack looks sharp in a white shirt and jeans with his hair tied back.
Louis Walsh, 65, who will helm the boys category, opted for a blast from the past with his celebrity helper, singer Mika, 34.
The Irish music manager and the Grace Kelly hitmaker travelled to Istanbul, Turkey to make the nailbiting decision as to who goes through to the live shows.
Let’s do this: Louis Walsh, 65, who will helm the boys category, opted for a blast from the past with his celebrity helper, singer Mika, 34 as the pair made their decisions in Istanbul
Louis looked fresh in a blue fitted shirt and cream chinos while Mika donned a white shirt, badge emblazoned jacket and jeans.
Last week it was officially confirmed that Cheryl, 34, would make her return to The X Factor as she posed for an official picture with head judge Simon Cowell, 58, at his luxurious mansion in Nice, France. He has the groups category.
Dressed in a pair of black palazzo pants embellished with gold buttons, the slender former Girls Aloud star revealed her tiny waist in a form-fitting bustier just six months after giving birth.
Groups category: Last week it was officially confirmed that Cheryl, 34, would make her return to The X Factor as she posed for an official picture with head judge Simon Cowell, 58, at his luxurious mansion in Nice, France
Motherhood has clearly done wonders for Cheryl, despite her claim that her beauty regime has ‘gone out of the window’ since her baby arrived.
With her brunette tresses in long sweeping waves and minimal make-up, the pretty star showed off her dazzling smile as she cosied up to pal Simon at his Chateau Diter, located just outside Cannes and boasting two helipads.
Her return as a mentor in the Judge’s Houses follows a two year hiatus from the show, and her recent reemergence to the spotlight following the birth of baby Bear with boyfriend Liam Payne in March.
Simon looked thrilled to have his golden girl back, revealing a generous amount of chest hair in his open white shirt and (presumably high waist) jeans in the snap.
The judges houses segment are set to air at the end of this month.