First guest performer on The X Factor: Celebrity revealed as James Arthur

James won the show in 2012

Author: Alex RossPublished 31st Oct 2019
Last updated 7th Nov 2019

He's one of the biggest stars to come from the original series of The X Factor, so it's no surprise ITV bosses were keen to invite James Arthur back to perform on The X Factor: Celebrity.

James, who is also performing at Hits Live Liverpool on Friday 15th November, will take to the Celebrity X Factor stage on Saturday night, as the celebrity contestants nervously wait for the results.

ITV confirmed the news this afternoon, writing, 'The #XFactor stage is a second home for @JamesArthur23! Rumour has it he's quite missing it... Catch him on Saturday night, we're so excited to have him back! #XFactorCelebrity'. sic

James, who won the show back in 2012, also tweeted his excitement, telling fans, 'Excited to say I'll be making a return to @TheXFactor on Saturday night to perform 'Quite Miss Home'. Tune in at 8.30 on @ITV'. sic

If you're a fan of James' music, make sure you buy tickets to see him at Hits Live Liverpool on Friday 15th November!

James will take to the stage at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, sharing the stage with an array of amazing artists including John Newman, Jax Jones, Sigala, Freya Ridings, Becky Hill and RAYE will all take to the stage.

We are also taking our Hits Live shows to both Birmingham (16th November), and Manchester (17th November).

Check out the full line-up for Hits Live below:

Hits Live Liverpool

Hits Live Liverpool takes place on Friday 15th November and has now sold out! This year the line-up includes James Arthur, John Newman, Jax Jones, Sigala, Freya Ridings, Becky Hill, Joel Corry, HRVY and RAYE.

Hits Live Birmingham

Hits Live Birmingham has now SOLD OUT! On Saturday 16th November we'll be bringing this amazing line-up to Birmingham including The Script, Lewis Capaldi, Rita Ora, Craig David, Sigala, Jax Jones, John Newman, Becky Hill and RAYE.

Hits Live - Manchester

Hits Live Manchester takes place on Sunday 17th November. This years line up includes Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Mabel, Mark Ronson, Anne-Marie, Tom Walker, Jonas Blue and special guest Robbie Williams.

Find out more about Hits Live right here.

You can hear James Arthur's biggest hits on Hits Radio

Turn it up with Hits Radio! Home of Fleur East, Sam Thompson and Gemma Atkinson playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks, alongside the biggest laughs and life-changing competitions. Tune in on FM, DAB, online, ask your Smart Speaker to 'Play Hits Radio' and download the Rayo app.