At last! The X Factor live shows are finally here and we can’t wait to see their transformations

Live! The X Factor 8pm ITV

After all the pressure of the auditions, Boot Camp, the dreaded Six Chair Challenge and Judges’ Houses, Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh have whittled it down to the last 12 acts.

You’ve read all about the finalists in our four special issues of TV Magazine... but who’ll be able to cut it when it really counts? We can’t wait to see what the Girls – Samantha Lavery, Emily Middlemas and Gifty Louise (l-r) – have in store, alongside powerful singers such as Matt Terry.

And we really can’t wait to hear what song rapper Honey G has chosen to put her unique spin on. And it’s not just about the voices, of course – tonight is when their new looks are revealed. What will Bratavio be wearing? Something sparkly, no doubt. Bring it on…

Strictly Come Dancing 6.45PM BBC1
The spray-tans and sequins will be out in full force tonight as the contestants attempt to dazzle the judges and distract their beady eyes away from any faltering footwork.

Not that model Daisy Lowe (left) is likely to need any diversionary tactics – she and dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec (right) are definitely in step with each other. Can they waltz all the way to the final?

Live! World Cup Qualifier:England vs Malta 4.30PM ITV
We don’t want to make the Maltese cross, but this should be an easy win for England – Malta lost 5-1 to Scotland in their first game.

But, as last week’s big balls-up from Big Sam proved yet again, nothing’s ever easy with England. Adam Lallana’s (above) last-gasp winner beat Slovakia, but caretaker-manager Gareth Southgate will hope for more tonight.

New! Boy George’s 1970s: Save Me From Suburbia 9.30pm BBC2
While he made his name singing hits such as Karma Chameleon with Culture Club in the 80s, the 70s were the decade that really shaped Boy George (above).

In this colourful documentary, he looks back at his time growing up through punk, strikes, amazing fashions and more. It’s funny, emotional and nostalgic viewing.