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Kevin Davy White has fallen at the final hurdle and been eliminated from the X Factor 2017 just a DAY before the winner is crowned.

Grace Davies, Kevin and Rak-Su performed their hearts out in the penultimate episode of this year’s series – but unfortunately Kevin was cut from the Sunday line-up.

The X Factor finalists walk out for the first instalment of the 2017 singing You've Got the Love by Florence + The Machine

Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra kicked off the show with dancefloor anthem Sing It Back by Moloko – before bringing the finalists out for a joint performance of You’ve Got The Love.

The Parisian singer – the last remaining Over in Nicole Scherzinger’s category – was the first to grace the stage with his version of Led Zepplin’s Whole Lotta Love.

After the performance, Simon told him: “Well, someone’s turned up to win it, right? You know what this is what I’ve loved about you. I think you’re in with a real shot tonight.”

Speaking to the audience, whose girlfriend, pals and mum-in-law was in the audience, Kevin said: “It felt so good, thank you so much for coming down.

 Kevin kicked off the show with Zepplin track, Whole Lotta Love
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Kevin kicked off the show with Zepplin track, Whole Lotta LoveCredit: Rex Features
 Grace sang Live and Let Die
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Grace sang Live and Let DieCredit: Rex Features
 Dermot even got in on the boogie for the opening number
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Dermot even got in on the boogie for the opening numberCredit: Rex Features
Grace Davies performs Live and Let Die by Wings on The X Factor 2017 final

“Honestly I really enjoyed that and thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Viewers were shocked to see appearances from Stacey Solomon and Union J star George Shelley – who acted as Dermot’s co-presenters from inside the audience.

Blackburn bird Grace was next up to take on the stage – performing Live and Let Die by Wings.

 Rak-Su performed two of their own songs for the final Saturday performance
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Rak-Su performed two of their own songs for the final Saturday performanceCredit: Rex Features
Rak-Su perform original song Mamacita on The X Factor 2017 final

Wearing a bright red suit, the star was supported by her hometown Mayor and was flanked by violinists as she performed.

Watford boys Rak-Su then performed their own original song, Mamacita – which they had previously showcased during Latin Week in the second week of the live shows.

 All the finalists opened the evening with their performance of Youve Got The Love
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All the finalists opened the evening with their performance of Youve Got The LoveCredit: Rex Features
Kevin Davy White performs Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin on The X Factor 2017 final

After they performed, the group – made up of Ashley, Myles, Mustafa and Jamaal – were left stunned as the judges struggled to speak while the audience cheered them on.

Nicole dubbed them a “phenomenon” and told them: “We need that music in the market space today, it just makes everybody feel so good.”

 Even the judges got overexcited in the final showdown
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Even the judges got overexcited in the final showdownCredit: Rex Features

Speaking to Dermot, humble Myles added said: “We’re just fortunate enough to be blessed to be on this show right now.”

Dermot then revealed the series winner will be releasing their winner's single with the famous faces they performed with on Saturday night’s show.

All proceeds from the song will be donated to children’s charities, Together for Short Lives and Shooting Star Chase.

Simon Cowell declared that he wanted to raise £1million for the two charities and their life-saving work - and donated £250,000 to the cause to get the ball rolling.

 Kevin later performed Fast Love with Tokio Myers - but was sent home ahead of Sundays show
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Kevin later performed Fast Love with Tokio Myers - but was sent home ahead of Sundays showCredit: Rex Features
 Grace was left in tears after performing with Paloma Faith
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Grace was left in tears after performing with Paloma FaithCredit: Rex Features

Kevin Davy White performed with Tokio Myers and reprised Fast Love - which he originally sang during George Michael week during the live shows - with the Britain's Got Talent singer.

Praising his new song mate, Tokio said: "Kevin is such a nice guy, such an incredible artist, and he deserves to win."

Grace Davies performed original song Roots with Paloma Faith.

 Simon was seen embracing Ashley after their performance
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Simon was seen embracing Ashley after their performanceCredit: Rex Features

The song was what Grace performed in her first ever auditioned - and reduced the judge's to tears before bringing her through to the next round, and ultimately, the finale.

Bursting into tears the second the song was finished, Grace was overcome by the moment and struggled to thank Paloma and the fans for the moment.

Rak-Su are joined by Naughty Boy and Wyclef Jean to perform original song Dimelo on The X Factor 2017 final
 Grace belted out Live and Let Die as her first song
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Grace belted out Live and Let Die as her first songCredit: Rex Features

Rak-Su were the last performance of the evening, and were joined by Perfect Gentleman singer Wyclef Jean and Naughty Boy for a performance of their original song, Dimelo.

Clearly overwhelmed, Ashley compared the moment to a dream, as they performed with their childhood hero.

Following the finale this weekend, The X Factor hopefuls will be heading out on tour from February next year - with a Sun Online voted wildcard joining them.

Rak-Su, Grace Davies, Kevin Davy White, Lloyd Macey, The Cutkelvins and Matt Linnen will be serenading the UK in stadiums - but who do you want to see join them?

The new X Factor tour is epic!

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The all-new puts the power back in the audience's hands, as each night our finalists battle it out for fans' votes just like they do on Britain's most exhilarating TV show.



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