Huge ITV reality TV show returns for one-off special – but there’s a twist
SOME of The X Factor’s most memorable stars are being lined up to record a one-off Comic Relief charity single.
Wannabes including Chico, Honey G and Stevi Ritchie, were tapped up for the tune ahead of Red Nose Day on Friday.
The group will be fronted by former host Dermot O’Leary.
Brazilian singer Wagner, a star of the 2010 ITV series, was unable to get to Britain to join in the fun.
A source said: “The X Factor has been off air for five years so what better time to bring back some of their most controversial acts.
“Comic Relief has created a band out of some of the singers and have put X Factor host Dermot front and centre.
“They spent this week ringing some of the show’s past performers and are enlisting the most memorable from the cast.
“Honey G the rapper from 2016 has filmed her part with Dermot, while Stevi Ritchie from 2014 has been approached — along with 2005 star Chico.
“It is the ultimate mega-mix of talent and they’ve got a real catchy hit in the works.
“Simon Cowell won’t be a fan of the end result but if it raises money for Comic Relief it’s definitely a winner.”
The X Factor aired from 2004 to 2018 and made stars of One Direction, Little Mix, JLS, Leona Lewis and Olly Murs.
This week The Sun revealed that show boss Simon, 63, could be moving The X Factor to Channel 5.