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The X Factor 2017 winners Rak-Su give advice to this year's finalists

It's the final this weekend

Rak-Su
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 28th Nov 2018

They wowed the audience and judges back in 2017, and now, after a successful year in music, last year's winners on The X Factor, Rak-Su, have been giving advice to this year's finalists. As we're just a few days away from the final, we caught up with Rak-Su backstage at Hits Radio Live.

When asked what advice they would give to the finalists, Ashley Fongho, Mustafa Rahimtulla, Myles Stephenson and Jamaal Shurland revealed they would say "keep pushing", as the finalists have put so much time and effort into getting so far in the show.

They also agreed they should "enjoy every moment" before explaining that they should also think about their longevity, and what they'll do after the show.

WATCH: Rak-Su give advice to this year's X Factor finalists:

Rak-Su were crowned winners of The X Factor 2017 ahead of Grace Davies and Kevin Davy White, who was in third place. The four-piece male vocal group from Watford, performed 'Dimelo' at the final, with GRAMMY Award winning rapper Wyclef Jean.

During the interview with Rak-Su, Sarah-Jane asked them about Simon Cowell's house wanting to know if any of them had visited it, and it all got a bit awkward! It turns out that whilst Myles was on holiday, the others visited The X Factor judge's house!

WATCH: The moment Rak-Su are asked about visiting Simon Cowell's house:

Since winning The X Factor, Rak-Su have supported Little Mix on tour and released their single, 'I Want You To Freak'. When the music video dropped, it showed off Rak-Su's amazing moves as they danced around the stunning scenery in the Caribbean.

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