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X Factor: Celebrity song choices revealed for first live show as The Islanders bravely perform original song

The X Factor: Celebrity song choices have been revealed ahead of the first live show tonight.

The Sun Online has the full list of songs that the star-studded line-up are taking on  - including a surprise original song from the Love Island crew and Vinnie Jones’ debut with Everybody Needs Somebody To Love.

Tonight the stars will go head to head in front of a live studio audience as Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger look on.

Here’s what you can expect:

Vinnie Jones: Everybody Needs Somebody To Love, The Blues Brothers

 Vinnie Jones will take to the stage for the first time tonight
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Vinnie Jones will take to the stage for the first time tonightCredit: ITV

Vinnie missed the auditions following the death of his beloved wife Tanya but Simon invited him to the live shows.

He will be performing Everybody Needs Somebody To Love tonight.

No Love Lost aka The Islanders: All or Nothing, original song

Former Love Islanders Wes Nelson, Zara McDermott, Eyal Booker abd Samira Mighty want more fame
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Former Love Islanders Wes Nelson, Zara McDermott, Eyal Booker and Samira Mighty have written their own songCredit: ITV

In a surprise move the Love Island stars – Wes Nelson, Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker and Zara McDermott – have decided to pen their own track.

We revealed earlier today that Wes had even learnt the piano for it in just a matter of weeks.

Megan McKenna: This, original song

 Megan McKenna will be doing another original track
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Megan McKenna will be doing another original trackCredit: ITV

The former Towie star has decided to perform another one of her original tracks following her success in her audition.

Speaking about the track on Lorraine yesterday, she said: "The song I am performing is about my dream in general, all the knockbacks I've had, the 100 'nos' I had. It's just all that put into one song."

TryStar: Pony, Ginuwine / Old Town Road Medley

 The rugby lads are going to be getting steamy on stage again with this medley
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The rugby lads are going to be getting steamy on stage again with this medleyCredit: ITV

The rugby lads Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis are set to send temperatures soaring once again with his racy mash up.

It comes after we revealed that they have been forced to "cool down" their performance of the Magic Mike track as show bosses ban stripper poles over fears it's too sexy for TV.

V5:  Bad Guy, Billie Eilish/ Taki Taki, DJ Snack Medley

 The social media star have also picked a mash-up to try and impress the judges
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The social media star have also picked a mash-up to try and impress the judgesCredit: ITV

Social media influencers Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Natalie and Wendii won over Simon in their first audition and are hoping to do the same again.

They will perform a medley of Bad Guy, Billie Eilish and Taki Taki, DJ Snack Medley.

Max and Harvey: When Will I Be Famous, Bros

 Max and Harvey will be singing the aptly titled When Will I Be Famous
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Max and Harvey will be singing the aptly titled When Will I Be FamousCredit: ITV

Max and Harvey, who shot to fame on the app musical.ly three years ago, will be singing classic Bro song When Will I Be Famous.

The boys recently revealed it’s been difficult getting used to competing against others and that it’s been harder for them because they usually have just “one demographic”.

Jenny Ryan: Rise Like a Phoenix, Conchita Wurst

 Jenny was a last minute addition to the live shows
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Jenny was a last minute addition to the live showsCredit: ITV

The Chase’s Jenny was the surprise hit of the auditions and there was public outcry when she wasn’t picked for the live shows.

Luckily Nicole saw sense and she will be performing the very apt Rise Like a Phoenix.

Ricki Lake: Landslide, Fleetwood Mac

 Ricki is very excited about making it to the live shows
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Ricki is very excited about making it to the live shows

Chat show host Ricki made no secret about wanting to get to the live show in London.

She’s hoping her version of Landslide will be enough to keep the judges and public happy.

Victoria Ekanoye:  Never Tear Us Apart, INXS

 Victoria wowed the first time round but can she do it again?
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Victoria wowed the first time round but can she do it again?Credit: ITV

Former Corrie star Victoria wowed during the auditions and she looks set to do it again with Never Tear Us Apart.

Speaking about being on the show, Victoria recently said: "Singing will always be my first love."

Jonny Labey:  Show Me Love, Robin S

 Jonny is hoping to make as much as impact as his first audition
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Jonny is hoping to make as much as impact as his first auditionCredit: ITV

EastEnders actor Jonny made quite the impact in his audition and hopes to do it again with Show Me Love.

He recently admitted he had no idea who the Love Islands stars were when he joined the show – but is just pleased there is no drama.

Kevin McHale: Good as Hell, Lizzo

 Kevin lost his voice this week but is hoping to still perform
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Kevin lost his voice this week but is hoping to still performCredit: ITV

Glee star Kevin is taking on Lizzo’s hit song Good As Hell if his voice recovers in time.

A source said: "Kevin will take to the stage with a whole dance squad dressed in thigh-high red PVC boots - bringing 'kinky boots' to the X Factor Celebrity stage."

Olivia Olson: Anyone Who Had  A Heart, Cilla Black

 Olivia is taking on the iconic Cilla Black song
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Olivia is taking on the iconic Cilla Black songCredit: ITV

The Love Island actress will be doing a version of Cilla Black’s Anyone Who Had A Heart.

She had a bit of a rocky start in her audition but proved her singing prowess in the end.

Martin Bashir: Danke Schoen, Wayne Newton

 Martin is hoping the nerves don't get the better of him
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Martin is hoping the nerves don't get the better of himCredit: ITV

Journalist Martin is hoping to recreate the magic of his audition with this track.

He previously admitted that singing makes him more nervous than interview Princess Diana - lets hope he keeps the nerves at bay this evening.

X Factor Celebrity airs tonight at 8.20pm on ITV. 

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