The ‘X Factor’ final 12 have plenty to celebrate after Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger completed the live show line up on Sunday night’s episode - and now they’ve also got a new luxury home to roam around in.
With its £5million price tag, indoor pool, spacious rooms and double garage the finalists will have luxury at their fingertips, which is hardly surprising considering the residence was previously owned by singer, Lionel Richie.
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The 'X Factor' House 2013
But the excited aspiring pop stars – who will spend this week preparing for the first live show – won’t be running riot in their new luxury pad and there’ll certainly be no dancing on the ceiling.
Show producers have allegedly put a ‘fun ban’ in place and won’t allow contestants to use the swimming pool due to health and safety rules.
Erm hello, that’s really not what they were looking for!
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'X Factor' finalists, Xyra
The property is situated just outside London and marks a move away from last year’s accommodation where contestants stayed at the plush Corinthia Hotel in the capital.
But after last year's drunken behaviour (we're looking at you Rylan Clark Lucy Spraggan), show bosses have reverted back to having all the wannabe stars living in one huge house.
We imagine that won’t stop the contestants from staying up all night long! (Sorry).
On getting through to live shows: Connor: When Gary paused and we were waiting for his decision; that felt like literally an hour. It was ridiculous! Thompson: We didn't think we were through. He compared us to Take That, which was absolutely amazing. He said he can see himself in us, and it reminds him of how he started. It's the biggest compliment we could ever have. Take That are pop royalty, that's amazing. Josh: We just want to get out there now and give the performance of our lives. All we've wanted to do from the start of the competition is do performances that people will remember. Josh: I wouldn't say there will be big outfits, we're not a band of Rylans, but we're looking forward to choreography and slick moves and putting on a real show.
Nicholas McDonald(02 of12)
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On getting through to the live shows: “To be in the live shows is overwhelming and amazing as I never thought I'd be here and I am so thankful to be in this position, I hope I do Louis and everyone proud. I can’t wait to perform in front of the nation and show everyone my talent. I just hope make it to the final and do my best.”
Rough Copy(03 of12)
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On having Gary as their mentor: Sterling: “We can’t even explain the feeling of having Gary as our judge. We used to watch Take That when we were younger”
Shelley Smith (04 of12)
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On making it through to the lives shows: “I’m overwhelmed to be in the live shows and feel unbelievably proud that Mrs O sees something and believes in me. I was so shocked when she chose me. Apart from having Madeline, it was the best day of my life so far. It's been such a roller coaster for me this year and I'm happy that The X factor has given me an opportunity to shine. I can’t wait to work with all of the vocal coaches to bring out the best of me.”
Hannah Barrett (05 of12)
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On getting through to the live shows: “I'm so overjoyed that I've gotten through to the live shows that I keep having out of body experiences. I didn't think I would get pass the room audition and now I'm at the lives, it’s so crazy my dream is becoming a reality. The stage is my home so I’m looking forward to getting on that stage and tearing it up!” “After coming from Gregg’s and serving four sausage rolls for the price of three, never in my wildest dreams did I expect to get this far.”
Sam Bailey (06 of12)
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On getting through to the live shows: “I feel so lucky to be chosen for the live shows as there is so much talent this year. I didn't think I would make it this far at all. I am excited about the impact of my new style on the audience; I can’t wait to show them more of my voice and what I can do. I’m not just a ballad singer; I’m somebody that can sing any style – even opera.”
Tamera Foster (07 of12)
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On making it through to the live shows: “I feel so blessed to have gotten through to the live shows: it’s such a crazy feeling I’m so lucky. How many people my age get this kind of opportunity? I'm going to love every second of it! I think the thing I'm most excited about is being in front of an audience. Ever since Bootcamp I've realised what a buzz it gives you and I can't wait to feel that way again.”
Abi Alton (08 of12)
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On making it through to live shows: “I can't believe I'm through to the live shows and it still hasn't sunk in: I never anticipated getting this far. I'm really looking forward to putting my own twist on classics at the live shows.”
Luke Friend(09 of12)
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On getting through to the live shows: “The whole X Factor experience has been wonderful and now I'm through to the live shows it is a wonderful feeling. The most exciting part of my first week’s performance is totally changing an 80’s classic and making it completely my style.”
Miss Dynamix (10 of12)
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On getting through to the live shows: Jeanette: It felt like Gary paused for an hour. He said, 'I don't know if it's going to work' and I just looked down. I didn't think we were through. I couldn't even look him in the eye. Afterwards I was like, 'Gary, you nearly killed me! Don't do that to us again!" Rielle: I was crying before we even got up there. I didn't feel it had gone well. SeeSee: When he said it, I just fell to the ground. I couldn't hold it together. Jeanette: We have cried a lot. They did a compilation of us crying and it was pretty long. We need therapy!
Lorna Simpson (11 of12)
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On getting through to the live shows: “When I learnt I was through to live shows, I experienced so much joy and happiness at once; it was the best day of my life so far. Sharon believed in me enough and I'd worked hard to hear those words... You’re in my top 3! “I'm most ecstatic about the fact I'm not going to be the one sitting at home wishing it was me! I get to live up that moment in week one belting out a huge popular 80s song, and pouring out my heart while getting some real pop dance moves on.”
Sam Callahan(12 of12)
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On getting through to the live shows: “I cannot wait to hear the "Sam Callahan" voice over and the audience when I walk out onto that stage for the first live show. That would really psych me up! I'm buzzing to get out there and show everyone what I'm made of!”