'My little muffins are all grown-up': Tulisa's protegees Little Mix return to X Factor as they perform their new single DNA
The four-piece showed off their figures in futuristic military-style outfits as they performed their new single DNA live on Sunday's results show.
One person particularly excited to see them was their former mentor Tulisa Contostavlos.
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Back where it all began: Little Mix performed their new single DNA on Sunday night's X Factor results show
Futuristic: The four-piece performed in military sci-fi style outfits
The muffin toastmaster: Tulisa blows kisses to the X Factor crowd as she praises her winning charges Little Mix
Backed by a troupe of dancers, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall performed in matching black trousers, gold and blue tops with military jackets with ammunition belts.
After their set, Perrie admitted: 'We were so nervous.'
Speaking to host Dermot O'Leary, Jade said: 'It been the best year ever. We've had so much fun. Thanks to the public for making us the winners.'
Serious: The group have come a long way since last year's series
Turning to their former mentor Tulisa, the singer admitted she was very proud of how far they had come.
She enthused: 'My little muffins are all grown up. You're all grown up now.
'This is why you won, you're professional. you're all on point and confident now.'
VIDEO: Little Mix return to the X Factor to perform their new single DNA
Glad to be back: Dermot O'Leary chats to (L-R) Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson
Since winning The X Factor last year, Little Mix have gone on to enjoy two No.1 singles - Cannonball and Wings.
DNA is their third single - their second original - from their upcoming album of the same name.
- DNA is available to download from Monday 12 November.
Big hair: Leigh-Anne and Perrie had a whole lot of backcoming going on
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