The X Factor 2017: Viewers accuse Little Mix of 'miming' amid shocking racy outfits
THE X FACTOR live final launched with a show-stopping performance by former winner Little Mix, but viewers were convinced they were miming along.
Little Mix perform Power at The X Factor final 2017
The group - which features singers Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock - burst into London's ExCel Arena clad in power-suits before joining Latin American band CNCO.
Midway through their seamless medley the singers stripped off to reveal figure-skimming outfits glittering with jewels.
While the band's members had the ITV show's audience rapt with their impressive dance moves and attitude, many viewers couldn't ignore the "miming" during sections of the song.
Taking to Twitter in frustration, one person wrote: "I just wish Little Mix would sing a whole song live, they’re too good to mime #XFactor."
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I just wish Little Mix would sing a whole song live, they’re too good to mime
"Some impressive miming from @littlemix and @cnco on @xfactor this evening," another viewer slammed.
A third agreed: "Nothing like miming Little Mix #XFactor poor show," followed by: "Little Mix are defo miming the chorus #XFactor."
Fans continued to share their annoyance over the opening, as one person said: "Holy s**t Little Mix were absolutely awful #XFactorFinal."
Not everyone agreed with the assessment however, as another praised: "Little Mix always put on a performance and their dance breaks and vocals never disappoint, THATS MY GIRLS [sic]."
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Initially lost for words, head judge Simon Cowell, 58, gushed: "That's what I call a masterclass. I feel so proud right now.
"You came from the show you won the show and now you're doing it your way."
The X Factor is expected to return to ITV next year.