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IT'S TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC

What time is the X Factor final 2016 on tonight, what songs are the acts singing and who is the favourite?

X Factor Final

AT last it's time for the grand finale of this year's X Factor as Saara Aalto and Matt Terry prepare for the most important performance of their lives.

The duo are the only two acts left in the competition following the departure of Five After Midnight after Saturday's dramatic, star-studded start to finals weekend.

 Saara Aalto has gone from being a wildcard choice to the grand finale
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Saara Aalto has gone from being a wildcard choice to the grand finaleCredit: Splash News

Who is singing what?

At the final hurdle, the remaining two contestants choose their favourite song from the series to perform again – and both of the finalists have made strong choices.

Matt Terry has picked "Writing’s On The Wall" by Sam Smith, from the James Bond film Spectre, which he sang in movie week.

Saara Aalto has announced she will be singing Bjork’s "Oh So Quiet", which she during divas week.

As usual with a grand final, the three acts will be performing duets with singing superstars.

 Matt Terry will sing Jess Glynne’s ballad Take Me Home
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Matt Terry will sing Jess Glynne’s ballad Take Me HomeCredit: Splash News

 

Along with the customary finals weekend duets, which saw Matt sing with Nicole and a memorable Saara Aalto performance alongside Adam Lambert, on Saturday the three acts each performed solo too.

Who is singing what in the final?

Matt Terry - Writing's on the Wall by Sam Smith
Saara Alto - Oh So Quiet by Bjork

Matt sang Jess Glynne’s ballad "Take Me Home", Saara took on a classic with Tears For Fears’ "Everybody Wants To Rule The World", and 5 After Midnight strutted their stuff to Beyonce’s "Crazy in Love".

When can I watch?

After 15 weeks, we've finally reached the final episode of the series and it's time to crown our X Factor champion.

The two-hour extravaganza begins tonight on ITV1 at 8pm – by 10.05pm our victor will be singing this year's winner's song..

 

What are the odds on who will win The X Factor?

Odds to win The X Factor

Matt Terry - 4/5
Saara Alto - EVENS

Odds are - X Factor odds are also available from other bookmakers, including ,and


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