Who is Relley C? Meet The X Factor 2016 finalist – here’s what we know

RELLEY C was the shock returnee on this year's X Factor - with the star making a surprise appearance at bootcamp after passing an audition that never aired.

Since then, she has made sure that she wouldn't be forgotten any time soon - wowing with her rendition Miley Cyrus banger We Can't Stop, and killing it at the six chair challenge, winning her a spot at the judge's houses.

Now she is one of the three lucky contestants who have won a spot on the live shows.

Here's everything you need to know about Relley C and what to expect from her in the upcoming shows.

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WHO IS RELLEY C? 

The 26-year-old originally appeared on the X Factor three years ago - and made it all the way to Nicole's judge's house before being booted from the show.

This time, the star had a lot more luck, with Sharon Osbourne being won over by the star's powerful vocals.

Fans were surprised to see Relley reappear in this year's show - and quickly reestablished herself as a force to be reckoned with as she performed We Can't Stop with fellow soon-to-be finalists, Ottavio and Bradley.

But it was her performance of Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful World that stuck in people's heads - and got her through to the judge's houses.

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WHAT IS HER BACKGROUND?

Relley C was working as a housekeeper before she re-auditioned to be on the X Factor.

The day job has stuck with her so much that when put with Ottavia and Bradley as part of bootcamp, the pair revealed that she had given them food while they waited to perform.

She told the judges: "Day to day I am a housekeeper. It’s not a glamorous job but it funds my music so I can’t complain. If I got knocked out at this stage I would feel worse than I did three years ago. I want to get to the live shows.”

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WHAT HAVE THE JUDGES SAID?

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When arriving on stage with the Six Chair Challenge, mentor Sharon beamed and told her: "I'm glad you're up next!"

Relley responded"I think that I bring a lot of flavour, I'm something different, I'm always ready to fight! And I'm going to take that seat, just so you know!"

After the performance, Sharon said: "I loved you three years ago. You know I love you now.”

Simon Cowell added: "It didn’t work out, you have come back, you have got better. You have an incredible personality and I will remember you and your voice."

WHO IS SHE COMPETING AGAINST? 

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Relley C is in the Over 25 girls category and made it through to the live finals alongside Honey G and Saara Aalto.

Sharon, who is mentoring the group this year, was helped by Take That star Robbie Williams in her decision.

Gifty Louise, Emily Middlemas and Samantha Lavery were picked by Simon Cowell for the Under 25s.

Nicole is looking after the boys and chose Freddy Parker, Matt Terry and Ryan Lawrie.

Louis, who is in charge of the groups, chose Bratavio, Five After Midnight and Brooks Way.

Tune in to the X Factor live shows, this Saturday on ITV1. 

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