If you're an X Factor fan, you'll be happy to hear that the remaining 8 acts in the competition will be taking part in the X Factor Live tour – which is heading our way next February.

Sunday night saw Paul Akister given the boot after a sing-off with Jay James, but the other acts – James, Andrea Faustini, Fleur East, Ben Haenow, Lauren Platt, Stevi Ritchie, Stereo Kicks and Only the Young – have been granted an temporary extension on their 15 minutes of fame. One of them, of course, will get a little longer than 15 minutes when the winner is announced on December 14th.

The X Factor Live tour begins at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on February 13th before hitting Dublin's 3Arena on February 15th. Tickets are on sale now from all usual outlets.