Louis Walsh: Maloney "doesn't have the X Factor"
Liverpool's X factor finalist Christopher Maloney doesn't have the X Factor, according to judge Louis Walsh.
Chris Maloney and Gary Barlow talk about X Factor final
Watch the full interview as Chris Maloney and Gary Barlow talk to Granada's Caroline Whitmore ahead of the X Factor final in Manchester
X Factor's Christopher Maloney returns to Liverpool
X factor finalist Christopher Maloney is returning to Liverpool for a special performance ahead of Saturday's final in Manchester.
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Our Entertainment Correspondent predicts a James Arthur win - @carowhititv - all the behind the scenes gossip on Monday's Granada Reports at 6pm.
James Arthur to win!! Rhianna on her way!! Crowd going mad and she's not on yet! http://t.co/9lTqsxgB
From @carowhititv on Twitter:Caroline Whitmore watching 1Direction at the X-Factor Final at Manchester Central. More on @granadareports at 6pm tomorrow.
Liam from 1D! http://t.co/sCXgEI1r
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ITV Granada's Entertainment Correspondent, @Carowhititv at the X-Factor Final.
Christopher Maloney: 'I feel like I've already won'
Liverpool's Christopher Maloney said he felt like he has already won by getting this far in the X Factor competition after losing out on a place in the final.
His mentor, Gary Barlow, congratulated him on his achievement.
Kylie Minogue to perform on X Factor after 'wishing Christopher luck'
Kylie Minogue will perform this evening at the X Factor final in Manchester.
Earlier today, Liverpool finalist Christopher Maloney tweeted that the Australian singer 'wished him luck' and gave her support:
Kylie wished Me luck and gave me all her support. wow! starstruck isn't the word. thanks kylie xx http://t.co/g8Az9vDN
From @ChrisMaloney77 on Twitter:Christopher Maloney sings 'What a Feeling'
Liverpool's Christopher Maloney has taken to the stage at the X Factor live finals in Manchester.
Christopher, who was once a ship's crooner, sang 'What a Feeling' from the film Flashdance.
Judge Louis Walsh said: "You're the peoples' champion. You always come out fighting. You always deliver. I loved your high notes. Christopher, you've done it, you've changed your life, and you're not going back to Liverpool."
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Jahmene takes to the stage in front of 'Big Ben'
Jahmene opened show with a huge big ben! We're in #manchester not #London !!! http://t.co/KclTdtnp
From @carowhititv on Twitter:Jahmene Douglas has performed first at the X Factor live shows in Manchester.
He performed the song 'Move On Up' in front of a giant Big Ben.
Preparations ahead of Manchester's first X Factor live final
The X Factor live finals are being held tonight and tomorrow evening at Manchester Central.
Around 10,000 fans will see the show each night with millions more watching at home.
Granada Report's entertainment correspondent Caroline Whitmore caught up with some very excited fans.
Maloney winner's song will be "The Reason"
Liverpool X Factor finalist Christoper Maloney has taken to Twitter to announce his winner's single.
If Maloney wins the ITV1 show, his first single will be "The Reason", by the modern rock band Hoobastank.
if I win my winners charity single is the reason xx
From @ChrisMaloney77 on Twitter:Rain interferes during X Factor red carpet set up
Heavy rain is interfering with the set up of the X Factor red carpet ahead of the first X Factor live final show.
Liverpool's Christopher Maloney, Jahmene Douglas and James Arthur will sing duets with their mentors this evening on the live show.
You can read more on the build-up to the final at The X Factor site.
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