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'You can babysit!'

The X Factor’s Brian Friedman looks incredibly uncomfortable as he answers questions about Cheryl’s baby weeks after confirming her pregnancy news

Creative director was grilled about the mother-to-be during a chat with Lorraine Kelly

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THE X Factor's creative director Brian Friedman suffered an awkward moment on TV this morning as he was grilled about Cheryl's pregnancy.

Brian previously confirmed the pop star's baby news, and he was asked about it during an uncomfortable chat with Lorraine Kelly.

 The X Factor's creative director Brian Friedman spills the secrets of the grand final
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The X Factor's creative director Brian Friedman spills the secrets of the grand finalCredit: ITV

The choreographer made an appearance on Lorraine today and he opened up to the TV host about his work on The X Factor and his previous turn on I'm A Celebrity.

However, Lorraine saved the most awkward question until last as she finally mentioned Cheryl's baby news.

She quipped to him: "You can babysit Cheryl's baby" and he awkwardly replied: "Sure".

Lorraine added: "If you see her, will you give her our love?"

 

 He spoke to Lorraine Kelly today about the big show
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He spoke to Lorraine Kelly today about the big showCredit: ITV

 

 

 

Brian recently revealed Cheryl's baby news in an interview, telling new! magazine: "Everyone wants to be in love, everyone wants to be happy...

"And now they're having a baby together, so they definitely found something great.

"It's funny to think back how long ago it was that they first met."

Cheryl met her baby's father, One Direction star Liam Payne, while working as a judge on The X Factor.

 Brian previously revealed Cheryl's baby news in a magazine interview
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Brian previously revealed Cheryl's baby news in a magazine interviewCredit: Getty Images

During the chat, he revealed this year's grand final is going to be bigger and better than ever before.

Brian has opened up about the plans for next weekend's TV spectacular, revealing the series closer will be "huge" and features duets with some of the biggest names in the music industry.

about what he has got planned for The X Factor final.

Brian admitted the show will be even more spectacular than in previous years and feature some amazing collaborations.

He said: "It's going to be just huge. For those three that perform in that setting - it 's a taste of victory.

 Cheryl is expecting her first child with boyfriend Liam Payne
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Cheryl is expecting her first child with boyfriend Liam PayneCredit: Splash News

"You can expect something very special...

"It's all about the duets because they get to sing with someone in the game.

"It gives them a feeling as if they have already made it."

When host Lorraine Kelly pressed him to name the celebrity guests, he coyly replied: "We will see."

Next weekend's X Factor grand final will feature Matt Terry going head-to-head with Saara Aalto and 5 After Midnight.

The trio of finalists were revealed as Emily Middlemas was kicked out of the line-up last night.

Her elimination came after a tense sing-off with Matt.

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Matt took on Jessie Ware’s Say You Love Me for his second choice - and while all the other judges were impressed, Simon branded it 'bland'.

Saara's second song was Chandelier by Sia - which is what she sang during her first audition on the show.

It received rave reviews from the judges and even left Sharon in tears.

5 After Midnight closed the show singing Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder.

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