5:08 pm, Sun 09 Dec 2012 James Arthur wins X Factor
Reports: Christopher Maloney drops out of X Factor final
There are reports on Twitter that the X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney, who was voted out of the competition last night, will not be performing in tonight's final as planned .
The Daily Mirror's Deputy TV Editor Mark Jefferies tweeted:
There has been no official confirmation from The X Factor organisers as yet.
9:56 pm, Sat 08 Dec 2012 James Arthur wins X Factor
Christopher Maloney misses out on place in X Factor final
Christopher Maloney has been voted out out of X Factor.
Jahmene Douglas and James Arthur will compete against each other in tomorrow's final at 7:40pm on ITV1.
X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
8:38 am, Fri 07 Dec 2012 James Arthur wins X Factor
X Factor finalists prepare for showdown
James Arthur, Christopher Maloney and Jahmene Douglas have told Daybreak that they are "excited to be performing in the final."
James said: "I'm just blessed to be here. We'll be performing infront of 10,000 people.
"For anyone who inspires to be a singer or a musician it's the ultimate sense of achievement."
Speaking about the past week, Christopher added: "Bringing Gary Barlow back to my gran's house was unbelievable. It's something I have dreamed about all my life."
You can read more on the build-up to the final at The X Factor site .
2:19 pm, Tue 04 Dec 2012 James Arthur wins X Factor
X Factor's Christopher: 'It's so overwhelming to be back'
Christopher Maloney told ITV Granada his mentor will meet his family: "Gary Barlow at my nan's house - it's crazy!" Credit: ITV Granada
X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney has said tonight's homecoming gig in Liverpool will be "emotional."
The singer will perform with his mentor Gary Barlow at the Empire Theatre. He reveals that Barlow will meet his often-mentioned nan.
You can watch an extended interview with Christopher at ITV Granada .
There is more build-up to the final on The X Factor site .
