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Simon Cowell’s Celebrity X Factor full line-up revealed as trailer teases big names
THE Celebrity X Factor line up has been revealed in a new teaser trailer ahead of it's start date in mid October.
The latest clip confirms the 15 competitors who will be battling it out to be crowned champion by Simon Cowell and fellow judges Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger.
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Head honcho Simon Cowell sets the tone in the trailer, revealing: "It's time for something different."
Nicole adds the none of the stars are actually known for their singing talent, while Louis Walsh admits: "This could be carnage."
It then teases some of the very well known faces who will be making trying their best to launch their singing careers...
Megan McKenna
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First up is former TOWIE star Megan McKenna who is hoping the programme will give her the big break she has been dreaming of, after she released her debut album Story of Me in December 2018.
She said: "This is the biggest opportunity I have ever had in my entire life."
Megan, 26, launched her own ITVBe show There's Something About Megan, which followed her trip to Nashville in a bid to propel her music career.
Kevin McHale
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Glee star Kevin McHale - who played Artie Abrams - is also set to take to the stage in the upcoming show.
He said: "The X Factor terrifies me."
Kevin will be a familiar face for Nicole, as during his time with boyband NLT he opened Pussycat Dolls show in 2007, and released his own solo 12 years later titled Help Me Now.
Martin Bashir
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Journalist Martin Bashir will put his vocals to the test on Celebrity X Factor, 24 years after he rose to prominence following his interview with the late Princess Diana.
He has acknowledged the upcoming project is miles different to anything he has done before.
He said: "This is outside of my comfort zone."
Ricki Lake
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Talk show host Ricki Lake will be taking to the stage - but she won't be talking this time.
The star - who had her own Emmy winning show in the US from 1993 to 2004 - said: "It's time for me to prove I'm not just all talk."
Victoria Ekanoye
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Coronation Street star Victoria Ekanoye - who portrayed Angie Appleton in the ITV soap - will be giving singing a go next month.
Despite her success on the nation's much-loved programme, taking to the mic has always been her main passion.
Speaking about the upcoming venture, Victoria said: "Singing will always be my first love."
Jonny Labey
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EastEnders soap star Jonny Labey - who played Paul Coker in the BBC One show - will be trading the streets of Walford and pub brawls with the spotlight, as he is tipped to be the "one to watch".
However, this will not be his first time on a talent competition as two years ago he took part in Dance Dance Dance.
A source told The Daily Star: "Everyone working on the show is saying he’ll be one to watch.”
Olivia Olson
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Olivia Olson - who is known for starring in Love Actually as Joanna will belt out the ballads to impress the harsh judges.
She has since gone on to star in the children's programme Phineas and Ferb, as well as Adventure Time.
But instead of lending her voice to animations, Olivia will take centre stage on the talent contest.
Hayley Hasselhoff
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Hayley is hopeful her appearance on Celebrity X Factor will be her "big shot" at cracking the music industry.
Speaking in the clip David Hasselhoff's daughter said: "This is my big shot."
Hayley has forged an impressive career in the acting and modelling business, and has tried her hand at presenting, but now she is trying out her singing ability.
Vinnie Jones
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Vinnie Jones will break the hardman title as he takes to the stage in this year's Celebrity X Factor.
The former footballer has previous singing experience, as he appeared on Top of the Pops in 2002.
Now 17 years later he will show off his talents once again in a bid to be crowned champion.
Jenny Ryan
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Jenny is a force to be reckoned, as her intelligence has not only earned her the title of The Vixen on The Chase, but she has recently proved her culinary ability on Celebrity Masterchef.
Now, the mastermind is trying something a little outside of her comfort zone as she will belt out the ballads next month.
She said: "Am I good enough? This is the ultimate test."
Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis
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Sportsmen Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis are joining forces to be the iconic trio we never knew we needed.
The three-piece band have proved their talents on the pitch, but they will need to try hard to impress the judges.
Thom has some experience of being on stage as he was part of the band Twen2y4se7en, who supported Peter Andre and Westlife.
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Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Natalie and Wendii
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Social media influencers Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Natalie and Wendii are tipped for good things as they attempt to be the next big girlband.
The group boast 11 million followers combined and could prove to be a threat to The Islanders.
The Latin American band said: "We're dreaming big and we're working hard to get there."
Wes Nelson, Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker and Zara McDermott
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Last year's Love Island stars Wes Nelson, Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker and Zara McDermott will be forming a group to showcase their talents when the show airs.
Samira regularly takes to her Instagram account to show off her vocals, and dancing ability.
The foursome hope they change people's perception of them. Eyal said: "We want to prove we're more than just reality stars."
Max and Harvey
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Influencers Max and Harvey who shot to fame on the app musical.ly three years ago will be performing on a bigger stage.
They have racked up almost six million followers on the channel, and have since launched their own children's show Max and Harvey: Fomo.
But will they be the lucky pair who will land a lucrative record deal?
Brendan Cole and Jeremy Edwards
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Brendan Cole shot to fame on Strictly Come Dancing, while the second half of his double act, Jeremy, has appeared on Hollyoaks and Holby City.
The dancing professional is excited to try a "new challenge" following his departure from the BBC One dance competition.
A source previously told The Sun Online: "For Brendan’s part, he’s excited about the prospect of a new challenge. It’s also not lost on him that appearing on a rival channel in a big prime time slot is a bit of a two fingers up at his old bosses at the BBC.”
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