Appearing as the programme’s first celebrity performer, the singer-songwriter said Harris deserved to take home the prize, a record deal with Simon Cowell’s Syco Music label. O’Leary introduced her, saying: “Our first performer of the night is William and Kate’s favourite singer-songwriter.”Afterwards she said of Harris: “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. Pogo-ing around the stage to cheers from the crowd, Russell was joined by The Kaiser Chief’s frontman Ricky Wilson – a former host on The Voice UK. This is going to give you a shot.”Russell replied: “I grew up listening to The Kaiser Chiefs. I thought let’s go out in style tonight and rock the house.”The X Factor final continues on ITV.

Source: Irish Independent December 02, 2018 20:26 UTC