Fleur East kicks off tour in Belfast with fierce performance in bondage style leather crop top and trousers

X-Rated Factor! Fleur East kicks off tour in Belfast with fierce performance in bondage style leather crop top and trousers

By FRANCESCA MENATO FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 23:25, 13 February 2015 | UPDATED: 11:43, 14 February 2015

Fleur East has been tearing up the dance floor yet again, this time in Belfast for the first performance on the X Factor tour.

This year's runner-up was shaking her fro and sliding her way across the stage for another signature performance of Uptown Funk on Friday night.

The 26-year-old was showing less abs than usual, opting rather for a racy bondage style set of crop top and trousers.

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50 Shades of funk: Fleur East kicked off the first show on the X Factor tour in Belfast on Friday night wearing a leather bondage style outfit

Never shy of a good stage outfit, Fleur took the opportunity, on the Irish leg of the tour to crack out the leathers. 

While she did give her mega-toned midriff a bit of a display, her look was showing off he shapely arms and left little to the imagination everywhere else.

The trousers had a distinctly biker feel with several zips across the legs and lines of stitching over the thighs.

Big hair don't care: She flipped her trademark locks for her lively performance

She's got the moves: Her routine was as athletic as ever

She added a pair of buckled high-heeled ankle boots to the strictly all-leather outfit.

The top looked designed with inspiration taken from Ancient Rome, combining a tight leather bustier with buckled neck straps, a caged midriff section and chainmail around the neck and waist. 

She left her signature afro loose and big and added a slick of bright red lipstick as she performed her chart topping routine.

Strike a pose! The runner-up was giving some serious power stances

Getting into it! She was giving one hundred per cent as always

The real winner? People have been quick to predict she will have the most successful career of everyone

Fleur East performs a spectacular version of Uptown Funk

Fleur - who reached the first week of the X Factor live shows in girl group Addictive Ladies back in 2005 - has admitted that she was at all all-time low last year before deciding to re-apply for the competition.

The 26-year-old star has now signed to Syco music after years of struggling to make it in the music business.

She told The Mirror: 'There was nothing in my diary – no gigs, nothing going on. I was like, "What am I going to do with my life?" I was so scared.

Star quality: Winner Ben Haenow went for jeans and t-shirt for his first performance

Lads on tour! Andrea Faustini and Jay James were belting out their hits

Lauren Sass! Platt had the help of some female backing dancers as she gave some girl power on stage

'I was definitely depressed. Looking back, I’m like, "Who was that?"'

Joining her on the tour was fellow finalists Andrea Faustini who donned a full tuxedo for the event and Ben Haenow who of course, won the whole show.

Back in classic Stevie Ritchie form, the former panto star had a bevy of women around him as he danced and thrusted around the stage.

Oh Stevie! It wouldn't be a Stevie Ritchie performance without a group of beautiful women surrounding him

Nice moves? Stevie pulled out his classic dancing style

Also taking her place on the tour was Lauren Platt, the 17-year-old wore an oversized t-shirt dress and sports socks as she sang her tracks.

Only The Young wore dramatic, theatrical black outifts and they were one of two groups on the tour, the other being Stereo Kicks.

Jay James crooned his best songs, wearing a leather jacket and fedora hat.

Last group standing: Only The Young went for a suave, dark look for their performance

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Fleur East and Lauren Platt lead the way in chic coats as they continue X Factor Live Tour rehearsals

Not long to go now! Fleur East and Lauren Platt lead the way in chic coats as they continue X Factor Live Tour rehearsals

By KATE THOMAS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 15:06, 3 February 2015 | UPDATED: 15:38, 3 February 2015

They've been amping up their rehearsal schedule ahead of the X Factor Live Tour 2015 beginning next week.

And Fleur East and Lauren Platt were back at work on Tuesday morning as they arrived at the London studios where they've been preparing for the biggest gigs of their lives.

The girls - who placed second and fourth respectively on Simon Cowell's flagship singing competition - were dressed down as they geared up for a long day.

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Stylish as ever: Fleur East looked ready for action as she arrived at the X Factor Live Tour 2015 rehearsal studios in London on Monday morning

Fleur donned a chic navy coat and suede boots, carrying a Louis Vuitton bag in one hand.

She set off her amazing curls with a pair of gold hoop earrings.

Lauren was wearing her favourite green and leather coat with a fur trim, this time pairing it with ripped jeans.

Following suit: Lauren Platt wasn't far behind her, wearing a khaki and fur coat

Goldilocks: Fleur wore her wild curls down loose and accessorised with hoop earrings

All smiles: The star has her future sorted after signing a record deal with Simon Cowell's label Syco

Hopeful: Meanwhile, Lauren is hoping to impress talent scouts during the live tour and land her very own deal

Fleur East performs a spectacular version of Uptown Funk

The 17-year-old starlet was sporting a full face of make-up and looked like a true pop princess in the making.

The duo were joined by Only The Young, Jay James and winner Ben Haenow at the studios.

The live tour will see the finalists travelling around the UK, kicking things off with a bang in Belfast on February 13.

Fan favourite: Fleur was greeted by a fan who asked for a quick picture with her

Bouncing back: Lauren has made a full recovery since being diagnosed with tonsillitis last month

Dream come true: Fleur first auditioned for the X Factor in 2005, when she reached the live shows as part of girl group Addictive Ladies, only to be booted out on the first week

Centre of attention: Fleur posed up a storm alongside two female X Factor fans

Rare sighting: Series winner Ben Haenow was also spotted at the studios for the first time in days

Dapper: Jay James brought his A-game in the style stakes in a checked scarf and flat cap

Here come the girls: Only The Young's Betsy-Blue English (left) and Parisa Tarjomani (right) were also in attendance

Meanwhile, Fleur - who reached the first week of the X Factor live shows in girl group Addictive Ladies back in 2005 - has admitted that she was at all all-time low last year before deciding to re-apply for the competition.

The 26-year-old star has now signed to Syco music after years of struggling to make it in the music business.

She told The Mirror: 'There was nothing in my diary – no gigs, nothing going on. I was like, "What am I going to do with my life?" I was so scared.

'I was definitely depressed. Looking back, I’m like, "Who was that?" '

All together now: The band's boys, Mikey Bromley (far left) and Charlie George (far right) caught up with them

Hugging it out: The band happily greeted their fans with a hug outside the studio

Final countdown: The acts have 10 days until the tour begins in Belfast, Northern Ireland next week

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Fleur East and Lauren Platt ace X Factor performances with relatives on stage

Bring your family to work week! Fleur East and Lauren Platt ace X Factor performances with relatives on stage

By HANNA FLINT FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 21:40, 22 November 2014 | UPDATED: 23:28, 22 November 2014

It's Whitney Houston vs. Elton John on this week of The X Factor, but it seemed to also be 'Bring your family to work' day.

Lauren Platt opened the show with How Do I Know by Whitney, and her brother Lewis was in the backing dancing group during the performance.

Later, Fleur East invited her mother and sister onstage to perform as she covered Whitney's version of Chaka Khan's hit I'm Every Woman. 

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Sibling support: Lauren Platt's brother Lewis was among her back-up dancers, all of which were wearing clothing from hot fashion brand Jaded London, on The X Factor

Lauren Platt belts out Whitney Houston's 'How Will I Know'

Lauren started her performance, like usual, by slowing it down to more of a ballad than a party song.

She had a tricky time with her dance move(s) in a previous show but she seemed to fare better with just a bit of coordinated walking with her backing dancers including her younger brother. 

Mel B and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini gave her standing ovation before Louis Walsh said: 'We know you can sing but now we know you can dance.'

'I think this is your best performance, you gave us your personality,' said Mel.

Picked up: Lauren earned praise for her performance of Whitney's How Do I Know?

Hip: Lauren Platt wore a Jaded London crop top with jeans and white trainers

'I thought you were better than what you were given last week, this is the first time I can see you as a credible recording artist,' Simon said.

'And tell your brother to audition for Britain's Got Talent.' 

I completely agree with all the comments,' Lauren's mentor enthused, 'that could be a song today in the charts.'

Fleur East sang Whitney's version of Chaka Khan's I'm Every Woman, and had her family members and some friends on stage for the performance.

Tamed: Fleur East went for more relaxed curls for her performance of I'm Every Woman

Family affair: Fleur's mother (R) and sister (L) joined her on stage

Loving it: Cheryl gets her groove on during the song

'Wowzer, Simon you are so lucky to have her,' Mel enthused, 'You are every woman girl!'

'It would be an absolute disaster if you weren't in the final,' Cheryl continued in the judges praise for Fleur.

'I absolutely love you' said Simon, 'That's a tough song and I love that you had your family on there. 

'I want to see you in the final.'

Eighties: The singer certainly looked like she stepped out of a retro Whitney music video

A lot to prove: Ben Haenow performed Whitney's version of Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You

Ben Haenow felt out of his comfort zone last week with a big band, but he's feeling even more pressure with performing Whitney's version of I Will Always Love You.

I love that you took a risk, it paid off,' Louis said.

'For me taking on this particular song, you didn't give me enough light and shade. You just sang it like a rock song. I didn't think that song should be sung like that,' Mel criticised.

'At this point in the competition to take a risk like that it's crazy, that song didn't do anything for me tonight,' Cheryl said agreeing with Mel.

Mixed reviews: Cheryl and Mel didn't think he lived up to the expectations of the song

Big song: Andrea Faustini gave a stand out performance of Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing

Simon stuck by his artist of course saying that he was more than happy with his performance and the risk taken. 

Only The Young returned this week with the first Elton John song, performing a party version of Something About The Way You Look Tonight.

'I want to join their group! I loved it,' Mel enthused to the band.

This week's one of those themes where it could hinder you but I think you did a great versions of  Elton,' Cheryl said.

 Simon didn't agree and thought after their performance they were not safe in the competition - though he did urge people to vote.

Still not happy: Despite a flawless vocal, Simon said Andrea still wasn't 'perfect'

Fairground: Only The Young got silly on stage as they performed an upbeat version of Something About The Way You Look Tonight

Praise: The band were praised by each one of the judges

'There is a massive gap in the market for a group like this,' said Louis as he urged viewers to vote too.

After getting a disappointing reaction for his performance from Simon last week, Andrea Faustini had a lot to prove with his performance of I Have Nothing.

'That is how you do a Whitney song,' Louis cheered. 

Cheryl agreed: 'This is when a theme fits an artist perfectly. You hit that note so beautifully.'

It wasn't perfect, but what I love about you, you just love singing and there is something sweet and innocent about you,' Simon said. 'There is no way your leaving this week after that performance.'

Good reviews: All the judges felt there was a gap in the market for a band like theirs

'I am shaking, you do something to people when you sing,' Mel said about her contestant.

'I'm so honoured to be working with you.'

After giving a warning for the viewers at home with a nervous disposition, Simon introduced Stevi Ritchie.

Simon made sure everyone knew that he only picked the song, and it's no wonder the music mogul wanted to distance himself from the spectacle his act brought on stage. 

Tutankham-oron:  Stevi Ritchie went for an Egyptian-themed dance to perform Elton John's I'm Still Standing

'I didn't get the Egyptian theme,' Louis said.

'Up until now Gemma's styling and Brian's team have done a great job,' Mel said, 'but now there's problems to sort out.

'You've entertained us for weeks on end, and I think it's amazing that you're here,' Cheryl diplomatically said.

'It was a little bit nutty,' Simon said before breaking into laughter. 

Girls, girls, girls: The singer was surrounded by female dancers again - though the masked ones seemed to actually be guys

Over it now: The judges, including Simon, clearly have nothing positive to say about his vocals so just say he's entertaining

'You do make an effort, you will be remembered for that performance, it is the craziest thing I've ever seen on these shows. There is an audience out there who like this sort of thing.'

Stereo Kicks performed arguably their best performance so far, singing Elton John's Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me.

'You deserved that standing ovation, I see you as a proper group now,' Mel said.

'You just did it, you did everything right,' Simon said.

Emeli Sandé and David Guetta performed as the acts and judges awaited the phone vote results to find out which act would be leaving on Saturday night.

Best performances: Stereo Kicks performed Elton's Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me

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