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X Factor’s Danny Tetley returns after illness as co-stars belt out songs during final rehearsal before tonight’s live show

Bradford born singer was forced to pull out of his scheduled rehearsals due to illness but now he's come back with a bang.

DANNY Tetley has returned to The X Factor after being forced to pull out due to illness.

The 37-year-old joined some of his co-stars on stage for a final rehearsal ahead of tonight’s first live show.

 Danny Tetley has returned to The X Factor after being forced to pull out of rehearsals due to illness
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Danny Tetley has returned to The X Factor after being forced to pull out of rehearsals due to illnessCredit: Rex Features
 He was joined by his co-stars - and mentor Ayda Field - for a final practice on stage, ahead of tonight's first live performance
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He was joined by his co-stars - and mentor Ayda Field - for a final practice on stage, ahead of tonight's first live performanceCredit: Rex Features
 Armstrong Martins looked cool and confident as he worked his magic
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Armstrong Martins looked cool and confident as he worked his magicCredit: Rex Features

Danny looked as though he was back to full health as he belted out his song on stage.

He was previously forced to take a break by the show’s bosses after falling ill.

A source explained: “He was so unwell on Wednesday that bosses decided it was for the best that he went home.

“Right now his main focus is getting better.”

First look at X Factor stars glamorous transformations after makeovers ahead of the live shows
 And Molly Scott has got the pop princess look down to a tee
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And Molly Scott has got the pop princess look down to a teeCredit: Rex Features
 Robbie Williams was pictured messing around with his acts before they got down to business
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Robbie Williams was pictured messing around with his acts before they got down to businessCredit: Rex Features
 Shan Smith belted out her track in front of her fellow wannabes
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Shan Smith belted out her track in front of her fellow wannabesCredit: Rex Features

Armstrong Martins put on a show for his fellow wannabes and looked confident as he showed what he could do.

It’s a tense time for all the finalists but they all seemed completely at ease as they were put through their paces.

Molly Scott and Shan wowed with their dress rehearsal performances and groups mentor Robbie Williams was pictured messing around with his acts.

His wife Ayda Field was also spied giving some words of wisdom to her acts.

 Former Take That star Robbie has said he's feeling confident about his groups
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Former Take That star Robbie has said he's feeling confident about his groupsCredit: Rex Features
 Olatunji Yearwood appeared completely at home on the enormous stage
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Olatunji Yearwood appeared completely at home on the enormous stageCredit: Rex Features
 Alongside Dalton Harris, who gave his final rehearsal his all
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Alongside Dalton Harris, who gave his final rehearsal his allCredit: Rex Features
 Bella Penfold gave a rousing rendition of her track
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Bella Penfold gave a rousing rendition of her trackCredit: Rex Features

She will no doubt be overjoyed that Danny is feeling back to himself, as the firm fan favourite is one of her category’s strongest stars.

Ahead of tonight’s performance, Danny said he couldn’t wait to get out in front of the crowds.

Danny said: “I'm really excited! All those years of waiting have come down to this.

X Factor 2018 contestant Danny Tetley wows Simon Cowell who turned him down at Pop Idol back in 2001
 And there was no stopping Giovanno Spano, whose stage presence looks sure to wow fans tonight
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And there was no stopping Giovanno Spano, whose stage presence looks sure to wow fans tonightCredit: Rex Features

“I've dreamed of this and always wanted a chance to perform in the Live Shows.

“It didn't happen on Pop Idol and I've watched The X Factor for years and always wished it was me and now it finally is.”

Danny previously auditioned in front of Simon for Pop Idol when he was just 17-years-old.

The X Factor live shows start tonight at 8pm on ITV.


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