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‘X Factor’ songs for Michael Jackson vs Queen week revealed

By Josh Haggis

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The song choices for this Saturday’s X Factor live show (November 8) have been revealed.

This weekend’s performances will have a ‘Michael Jackson vs Queen’ theme, with contestants taking on songs from either the King of Pop or the legendary British rock band.

The list includes Cheryl’s girl Lauren Platt taking on The Jackson 5’s I’ll Be There, while Simons Cowell’s Stevi Ritchie will tackle the the ultimate Queen classic, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Check out the full list of song choices below:

Boys
Andrea Faustini – Somebody To Love
Paul Akister – Don’t Stop Me Now

Girls
Lauren Platt – I’ll Be There

Groups
Only The Young – Blame It On The Boogie
Stereo Kicks – You Are Not Alone

Overs
Ben Haenow – Man in the Mirror
Fleur East – Will You Be There
Jay James – The Show Must Go On
Stevi Ritchie – Bohemian Rhapsody

The X Factor continues on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.

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