It’s been a long few months for the ‘X Factor’ contestants, but this weekend is the one they’ve all been waiting for - the grand final.
Matt Terry, Saara Aalto and 5 After Midnight will all be battling it out to become the next winner of the ITV talent show, as they find out whose hard work has landed them a recording contract with Simon Cowell.
They’ll perform in front of a crowd of thousands at Wembley Arena - as well as millions at home - as they take to the stage on Saturday (10 December) and Sunday night.
So to find out how they’re feeling, we caught up with them and their mentors, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger, at a special press event ahead of the final.
Watch the video above to see Sharon explain why Saara is an “inspiration to every young girl in this country, and in Finland”, and host Dermot O’Leary reveal his highlight of the entire series.
‘The X Factor’ final airs on Saturday an Sunday at 8pm on ITV.
'X Factor' Winners
Series One, 2004(01 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Steve BrooksteinMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: G4 (credit:Rex)
Series Two, 2005(02 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Shayne WardMentor: Louis WalshRunner up: Andy Abraham (credit:Rex)
Series Three, 2006(03 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Leona LewisMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: Ray Quinn (credit:Rex)
Series Four, 2007(04 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Leon JacksonMentor: Dannii MinogueRunner up: Rhydian Roberts (credit:Rex)
Series Five, 2008(05 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Alexandra BurkeMentor: Cheryl ColeRunner up: JLS (credit:Rex)
Series Six, 2009(06 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Joe McElderryMentor: Cheryl ColeRunner up: Olly Murs (credit:Rex)
Series Seven, 2010(07 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Matt CardleMentor: Dannii MinogueRunner up: Rebecca Ferguson (credit:Rex)
Series Eight, 2011(08 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Little MixMentor: TulisaRunner up: Marcus Collins (credit:Rex)
Series Nine, 2012(09 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: James ArthurMentor: Nicole ScherzingerRunner up: Jahmene Douglas (credit:Rex)
Series 10, 2013(10 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Sam BaileyMentor: Sharon OsbourneRunner up: Nicholas McDonald (credit:Rex)
Series 11, 2014(11 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Ben HaenowMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: Fleur East (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis)
Series 12, 2015(12 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Louisa JohnsonMentor: Rita OraRunner up: Reggie N Bollie (credit:Syco / Thames / Corbis)
Series 13, 2016(13 of13)
Open Image ModalWon by: Matt Terry Mentor: Nicole Scherzinger Runner up: Saara Aalto (credit:Syco/Thames/Dymond)