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X Factor boss Simon Cowell presented with a Watford FC shirt by Rak-Su at footie match as Grace Davies heads home to Blackburn

The finalists were greeted to a heroes welcome as they returned to their homes ahead of the final of the ITV talent show this weekend.

X FACTOR stars Grace Davies and Rak-Su returned to a heroes’ welcome during their hometown tours over the past two days.

Simon Cowell joined his “manband-in-training” during their hometown tour, which saw them head to their old school yesterday before performing at Watford stadium.

Rak-Su's mentor Simon Cowell came to join them on their hometown pitstop in Watford
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Rak-Su's mentor Simon Cowell came to join them on their hometown pitstop in WatfordCredit: Rex Features
The boys decided to give Simon something to remember their trip by
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The boys decided to give Simon something to remember their trip byCredit: Rex Features

Grabbing his last remaining act for dinner and a chat, the foursome – comprised of Myles, Ashley, Jamaal and Mustafa- presented their mentor with a parting gift – a Watford FC shirt.

Simon looked quite unsure at the gift, while the jokers cracked up at the look on his face.

Meanwhile in Blackburn, Grace was overwhelmed by the support she got from schoolchildren in her town after a crowd gathered near her house to wish her a huge welcome home.

Dozens of youngsters made the effort to come out and support her, and she was happy to spend time with them taking selfies and collecting the posters, letters and signs they had made in her honour.

Simon looked overwhelmed at his gift
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Simon looked overwhelmed at his giftCredit: Rex Features
The group grabbed dinner with the music mogul as they hit the final stretch of the show
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The group grabbed dinner with the music mogul as they hit the final stretch of the showCredit: Rex Features
Grace beamed as she was greeted by her pals
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Grace beamed as she was greeted by her palsCredit: Rex Features

She later returned home to her mum, dad and sister, and the group had an emotional reunion after weeks away in London during the final stages of the show.

Grace, who had previously revealed how much she missed her cats to The Sun Online, was then reunited with her furry friends who she smothered in kisses and cuddles.

Grace was more than happy to take selfies with her fans outside
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Grace was more than happy to take selfies with her fans outsideCredit: Rex Features
Grace Davies performs Life on Mars by David Bowie on The X Factor
It appears that Grace has her gang in formation to vote for her this weekend
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It appears that Grace has her gang in formation to vote for her this weekendCredit: Rex Features
Schoolchildren had arrived with signs and letters for her
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Schoolchildren had arrived with signs and letters for herCredit: Rex Features
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Rak-Su, Grace and Kevin Davy White are just days away from discovering who will be taking home the crown as this year’s series of the ITV show comes to a close this weekend.

They will then all head-out on an arena tour across the UK with fellow semi-finalists Matt Linnen, Lloyd Macey and The Cutkelvins.

Grace was delighted to be reunited with her beloved cats
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Grace was delighted to be reunited with her beloved catsCredit: Rex Features
Rak-Su perform Flowers by Sweet Female Attitude on The X Factor
Arriving back at home, Grace was clearly overwhelmed by the support
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Arriving back at home, Grace was clearly overwhelmed by the supportCredit: Rex Features
Grace had a much needed catch up with her family
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Grace had a much needed catch up with her familyCredit: Rex Features

There will also be a wildcard seventh act added to the show, which will be voted for by the public via an exclusive poll by The Sun Online.

To vote your favourite act back in the running, click here.

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