What a nice mentor she is! Cheryl Fernandez-Versini surprises Lauren Platt and her parents with afternoon tea before flicking through family snaps
She has one act left in the competition, so unsurprisingly Cheryl Fernandez-Versini could turn all her attentions to her final contestant prior to this weekend's live show.
The X Factor mentor surprised Lauren Platt with a special afternoon tea with her parents on Thursday at London's Langham Hotel.
The 31-year-old was seen hugging the 17-year-old's parents Sasha and Brad before flicking through the family photo album.
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Surprise! Cheryl Fernandez-Versini made Lauren Platt's day when she organised a special afternoon tea with her parents
A sneaky peek! The X Factor judge flicked through the family album over sandwiches and cakes at London's Langham Hotel on Thursday
The brunette beauty looked stunning for the occasion in black leather skinnies and a matching two-tone top.
Wearing her tresses tied up and curled at the ends, Cheryl no doubt wanted to treat her last remaining girl to a well deserved treat.
Taking a break from rehearsals, Lauren chose a chic LBD before tucking into cakes and sandwiches ahead of the Queen versus Michael Jackson themed week.
Reunion: The talented singer looked overjoyed to see her mother and father during a break from rehearsals
Hugs all round: The 17-year-old was seen cuddling up to her mum (L) before she thanked her mentor for the surprise (R
The following day, it was back to London's Fountain Studios to go through this week's song with her mentor.
The newlywed watched on from the judges' desk with Brian Friedman as Lauren practiced her routine in a casual sports-style jersey and tracksuit bottoms.
During the run-through, Cheryl made her way onto the famous stage to give the young star a reassuring hug.
Group shot: Cheryl, pictured with Sasha, Lauren and Brad, teamed a two-tone top with black leather skinnies
Inside joke: The Fight For This Love hitmaker looked to be enjoying taking a look at the family's snaps
Take a break: No doubt Lauren couldn't help thinking about the weekend's upcoming shows
It has been a busy week for Cheryl, who couldn't hide her excitement as she switched on the Christmas lights on Oxford Street on Thursday.
She tweeted afterwards: 'I was so excited to switch on the Christmas lights yesterday. I was like a kid #Festive'.
Her outing came after she lashed out at her former Girls Aloud band mate Nadine Coyle, branding her 'full of s**t' for her claims that she didn't want their band to break up.
Adorable: The star polished off her attire with a high ponytail and curly tresses
Beaming: Lauren chose a chic, black leather dress for her treat, while wearing her hair down
Mentoring: The following day, Cheryl was spotted offering Lauren some advice during X Factor rehearsals
In an interview with Attitude magazine, Cheryl hit out at her one-time band mate with brutal force, as she insisted the beginning of the end was when Nadine decided to go solo.
When presented with the claim that the split was decided upon by herself and her co-stars Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh, Cheryl scoffed: 'She’s full of s**t. What d’you want us to say? She’s full of s**t.
'She was the one who wanted to make a solo record. Which is why we took the hiatus. So she’s not now going to say that we broke up the band. No? That’s it. She wants to come out and say we broke the band up? No!'
Emotional support: The mentor gave the young star a hug as they stood on the famous stage, prior to the live show on Saturday
Thumbs up! The 31-year-old old watched on from the judges' desk alongside Brian Friedman
Deep in thought: Lauren wore a sports-style jersey top for her outing and two-tone tracksuit bottoms
Unhappy? The newlywed appeared to have a concerned expression as Lauren went through this weekend's set
On Sunday last week, Cheryl had to say goodbye to Lola Saunders after she was eliminated from the ITV1 show.
The singer, who found herself in the bottom two with boy band Stereo Kicks, chose to sing Natural Woman, and put everything into her performance.
However after splitting the panel, the decision went to the voting public, and Lola left after being picked as a wild card by Louis Walsh.
The new Simon? Brian was seen holding a hand up to someone out of shot as he and Cheryl sat together
Protective: Lauren is Chery's last remaining girl in the competition after Lola Saunders' elimination on Sunday
Gossip girl: The former Girls Aloud beauty was seen chatting away on her mobile as she arrived at London's Fountain Studios
Turning heads: The star kept her ensemble low-key thanks to a ripped pair of skinnies, which she teamed with a grey Tee and black jacket
Beaming: On Sunday of last week, Cheryl had to say goodbye to Lola Saunders after she was eliminated from the ITV1 show
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