X Factor final to be staged in Manchester

The X Factor final this year will move up north for the first time.
The reality TV show which returns to our screens this Saturday is kicking off its publicity campaign by announcing that the final in December will be in Manchester.
Last series finale, which seen Little Mix crowned the winners, was held at Wembley Arena. Previously they have always been held at the Fountain TV Studios in London, where the main live shows broadcast from.
Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh return next Saturday alongside new judge Nicole Scherzinger.