Meanwhile, it also looks like a lot of fan favourites are being voted out of the singing show. Following the exit of favourites Misunderstood last weekend, Bella Penfold departed last night too. The singer looked a little more than shocked as the result was read out by Dermot:
Slightly behind on #XFactor but Bella insisting it would be her leaving the competition then her face when it was actually her name read out is priceless. pic.twitter.com/TYtGpJrKo2
— Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) November 18, 2018
Performing on the night was Tom Walker, who sang his 2017 hit 'Leave The Light On'.
However, most of the attention on last night's show was reserved for the return of Cheryl. The singer performed her new single, which you can see below.
Her performance seems to have garnered both praise, and absolute slating from viewers. The moment she licked her hand was a definite highlight.
Why did cheryl just lick her hand #XFactor
— Danielle Tebbitt (@danielletebbitt) November 18, 2018
YES LIVE VOCALS. @CherylOfficial is basically for everyone who loves a PROPER pop star. If you don’t like it, go watch a band. KILLED IT ? #XFACTOR
— Ant (@OfficialAnttix) November 18, 2018
Cheryl is me when I’m making a sandwich and get Nutella on my wrist #XFactor pic.twitter.com/prPTEiY9HY
— Limara (@Limaraconlon) November 18, 2018
Nile Rogers is such an icon and music expert, he knows talent when he sees it #cheryl #xfactor2018 ?? pic.twitter.com/soHBxpipgQ
— ant (@antsky) November 18, 2018
Wow Cheryl #XFactor pic.twitter.com/pgGZC32pXr
— M•AR•K (@20BitHomo) November 18, 2018
Cheryl on the #XFactor pic.twitter.com/ygPaEtSojE
— Connor McErlane (@connormcerlane) November 18, 2018
Cheryl searching for the right notes. #XFactor pic.twitter.com/lVYyXeUKYK
— Neil Scully (@neilscully) November 18, 2018
Trolling level over 9000.
Tough one tonight but reckon this Cheryl girl is going home. #XFactor
— Nick Emms (@Journo_Emms) November 18, 2018