Stormzy and Liam Payne set to be first guest stars on X Factor Live Shows

LIAM PAYNE and STORMZY are set to entertain the nation as the first guest stars on this year’s X Factor Live Shows, which kick off next week.

Liam, will perform Bedroom Floor, his latest track as a solo artist, on Saturday.

And fresh from helping NICOLE SCHERZINGER pick her finalists in South Africa, Stormzy, will take to the stage on Sunday.

You can bet Nicole had a hand in persuading the grime star to come on board after she gushed at Judges’ Houses that he was “killing it at the game”.

But Nicole’s future on the show still remains in question, after she admitted that her singing career is her top priority.

She told me: “I’m just trying to get through this year. If I ever didn’t come back – and I’m not saying I’m not – it wouldn’t be because I don’t love the show. It’s only because I am a singer before a judge.

“I’ve got projects going on, I’m excited.

“It has been a transitional year for me, career-wise and personal.”

Sadly, Nicole wouldn’t be drawn on these changes in her life, but I revealed earlier this year that her romance with GRIGOR DIMITROV was on the rocks.

Nicole admitted: “Anybody who is successful in what they do is making sacrifices.

“It can be lonely.

“I’m always on the road and by myself.”

Someone give the girl a hug.