X Factor 2017: EastEnders’ Mick and Linda Carter make SHOCK appearance in surprise twist
EASTENDERS favourites Mick and Linda Carter made a surprise appearance on The X Factor last night.
X Factor star performs song about EastEnders' Mick and Linda
The BBC characters popped up on ITV’s singing competition in the form of a song - much to Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell’s amusement.
Contestant Benji Matthews, a 17-year-old student from Cornwall decided to perform an original song featuring Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright’s characters.
The song, entitled Sweet, was inspired by the Albert Square regulars after Benji wrote a song about the couple’s love scenes.
Simon asked: “Alright, so what are you going to sing and why?”
The X Factor 2017: EastEnders’ Mick and Linda Carter make SHOCK appearance in surprise twist
Well it was inspired by characters in EastEnders if I’m being totally honest with you
Blushing, Benji giggled: “It’s just a little love song,” as Nicole raised her eyebrows.
The 57-year-old head judge then asked: “About what?” as Benji revealed his love of the Walford soap.
He explained: “Well it was inspired by characters in EastEnders if I’m being totally honest with you.”
Curious, Simon questioned further, asking: “Which ones?” as the hopeful continued: “Mick and Linda.”
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Probing about Benji’s love life, Simon added: “Benji, you’re Mick, who’s Linda?”
The EastEnders fan then replied: “There’s no Linda… okay?” as Simon smiled: “Okay!”
The X Factor continues next Saturday on ITV at 8pm.