Little Mix's X Factor outfits cause Twitter debate

After their performance on the X Factor last night, Little Mix's costumes came under fire on Twitter

Published 2nd Nov 2015

After last night's X Factor performance, in which they performed Love Me Like You and Black Magic, Little Mix's outfits caused much debate on Twitter.

The discussion kicked off when writer Sali Hughes (who writes a beauty column for the Guardian) tweeted saying: "I really like Little Mix but I'd love it if just occasionally, young female popstars didn't have to end up in their pants. :( ".

In response, Little Mix fans, who seemingly read the tweet as an attack on the band, replied in defence of the girls and said: "I'd love if any woman could dress however they pleased and not be judged or slandered for it! what a great concept!"

Other fans tweeted:

However, there were plenty who understood Hughes' tweet as she meant it, as a dig at the music industry and not the band:

Watch Little Mix's performance from last night's X Factor in the video below.