X Factor gets special guests for final

This year's X Factor final is upon us already - and what a year it has been for superstar special guests.

From Whitney Houston's amazing return to British TV, to Shakira's drummers a few weeks ago, every performance has been a showstopper.

But, as the contestants get ready to go head to head in the final, the stars are out to give them a helping hand.

Olly looks set for some more crazy dancing in a duet with his idol Robbie Williams, while single mum Stacey gets to show off her vocal range alongside Michael Buble. And Geordie Joe is to sing with George Michael.

Additionally, Sir Paul McCartney is set to turn up and give a special performance of his own.

But the real winners of the show could be Olly and Stacey, if stories of their blossoming romance are anything to go by. Now Magazine reported a source as saying that Stacey wanted to leave the show, but Olly convinced her to stay.

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