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Stars of The X Factor hit the red carpet in Manchester on Thursday night, for a pre-final (eeek!) press conference. Nicole Scherzinger, who's acts Jahmene Douglas and James Arthur are finalists, wrapped up warm in a cosy, and very festive, red cape.
The former Pussycat Doll was on her way to grandma's house, and hoping to avoid an encounter with a hungry wolf...

... Little Red Riding Hood - we mean Nicole - looked rather chic, pairing her fairytale cape with leather trousers and black and gold heels, as she posed for the cameras with Jahmene and James.

Tulisa, on the other hand, complete mistook the seasons and slipped into a skimpy satin dress and peep-toe boots. Oh, Tulisa. The singer had us in shock earlier this week when she finally beat fashion rival Nicole in the style stakes, but after this disappointment it seems she's slipping back down the fash-off charts.

Which X Factor judge shone like a star and which fell by the wayside? Let us know in the comments box below.
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X Factor judge Tulisa during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Gary Barlow and finalist Christopher Maloney during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor finalist Jahmene Douglas during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger with finalists James Arthur, right, and Jahmene Douglas during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Gary Barlow and finalist Christopher Maloney during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Gary Barlow and finalist Christopher Maloney during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger with finalists James Arthur, right, and Jahmene Douglas during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Tulisa poses for pictures with fans during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekends final.
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X Factor judge Louis Walsh during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Gary Barlow and finalist Christopher Maloney during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger with finalists James Arthur, right, and Jahmene Douglas during a photocall at Manchester Central in Manchester, ahead of this weekend's final.
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