The X Factor to return for 'one off charity special' for Red Nose Day after five years off air

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The X Factor is set to return for a very special one-off in honour of Red Nose Day.The ITV competition show was the birthplace of a number of stars including Leona Lewis, One Direction, Little Mix, JLS, Alexandra Burke, and many more.

The X Factor was a Saturday night staple from 2004-2018 before its axe, but some of the show's most iconic contestants will reunite for a charity special.Dermot O'Leary is reportedly the frontman of the comedy sketch as he leads a group of the show's most iconic failed performers to record a one-off single.

Dermot has reportedly filmed scenes already with Honey G, while other stars like Chico and Stevi Ritchie are set to return. A source told The Sun: “The X Factor has been off air for five years so what better time to bring back some of their most controversial acts.

Comic Relief has created a band out of some of the singers and have put X Factor host Dermot front and centre. “They spent this week ringing some of the show’s past performers and are enlisting the most memorable from the cast."They added: “Honey G the rapper from 2016 has filmed her part with Dermot, while Stevi Ritchie from 2014 has been approached — along with 2005 star Chico.“It is the ultimate mega-mix of talent and they’ve got a real catchy hit in the works.