The X Factor’s Saara Aalto celebrates getting through to the live semi finals by wolfing down a Festive Cheese Feast burger during a trip to McDonald’s with her girlfriend Meri Sopanen

THE X Factor contestant Saara Aalto celebrated winning a place in the live semi finals by heading to McDonald's with her girlfriend Meri Sopanen.

The singer was ecstatic when she found out she would be staying in the competition, so she headed out for a celebratory burger dinner.

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Saara couldn't contain her joy when it was revealed she had won a place in the semi finals over the weekend.

She managed to avoid the sing-off, leaving Honey G to fight it out with boyband 5 After Midnight.

The reality star celebrated the good news by heading out to dinner with her girlfriend Meri - and they chose a Maccy D's for their intimate get together.

She was seen scoffing a special Festive Cheese Feast cheese burger from the chain's new Christmas menu.

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The couple were pictured wolfing down burgers at the fast food joint, shortly after The X Factor live show wrapped up last night.

Saara looked happy and relaxed as she enjoyed a cosy chat with her partner over their burger meal.

They seemed to be chatting away together as they scoffed their snacks.

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During Sunday night's show, Saara managed to retain her place in the line-up, leaving Honey G and Five After Midnight to sing for a place in the semis.

She was seen celebrating with her mentor Sharon Osbourne.

However, it was Sharon's other act  - middleclass rapper Honey G - who eventually got the boot, sending viewers into a frenzy.

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The rapper’s version of California Love failed to impress the judges who preferred 5AM’s Labrinth’s Beneath Your Beautiful.

“Honey, you’ve had a great run, and I love you but it’s time to send you home,” said Louis as he picked Honey to go home.

Honey’s mentor Sharon then picked her act and begged Nicole and Simon to keep her in.

However, Honey ended up going home.

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She has remained defiant since getting the boot, and has begged co-judge Simon Cowell to give her a record deal.

Honey G also appeared on Lorraine today to insist she really does want a serious career in the music industry, disputing rumours her act is fake.

She said: "I grew up singing to blues R N B records and singing along to rap albums by Snoop Dog.

"While everyone was listening to the Backstreet Boys I was busting with Snoop Doggy dog’s album.”

Honey G's exit came after her performance on Saturday night was ruined by a stage invader.