It's nearly show time! The X Factor contestants get treated to a glamorous A-list makeover... as they gear up for their first live show

PUBLISHED: 16:37, 10 October 2014 | UPDATED: 18:26, 10 October 2014

They are set to perform their first live show on The X Factor on Saturday night.

But before the competition really kicks off, the 12 finalists have all been given a taste on what it’s like to have a glamorous A-list makeover.

One of the most drastic changes include over 25 hopeful Ben Haenow, who traded his rugged good looks for a handsome clean cut shave, while his hair was coiffed into a stylish quiff.

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It's nearly time: Before the competition kicks off, the 12 finalists have all been given a taste on what it’s like to have a glamorous A-list makeover with their latest photoshoot

Chloe Jasmine was given a royal makeover as she posed with a cute little bejewelled tiara on her head, while Stephanie Nala looked stunning as ever with glossy darker tresses.

With the live shows only round the corner, the contestants have all moved in a £2.8million mansion with a gym and pool in the North London suburb of Enfield.

Edgy: Ben Haenow traded his rugged good looks for a clean cut shave

Pose for cameras: Ex-navy officer Jay James kept his stubble but coiffed his hair into a stylish quiff

Will they be successful? Jay James, Fleur East and Ben Haenow secured a place in the live shows thanks to mentor Simon Cowell

The 6,400sq ft mansion is furnished in French antique style with lots of cream carpets throughout and huge beds.

It was recently revealed that X Factor rejects Overload were seen leaving the X Factor house, suggesting they are set to the be the Groups Wildcard entry.

MailOnline was told that they witnessed four out of the five members jumping into a car and leaving the contestants' compound on Tuesday night.

Like a princess: Chloe Jasmin, 24, was given a royal makeover, she was given a bejeweled tiara for the photoshoot

Classy! Former Britain's Got Talent star Stephanie Nala put her legs on display in a tangerine coloured dress, while her glossy locks appeared darker

Cute: Lauren Platt, who hails from Essex, impressed Cheryl Fernandez-Versini with her rendition of Beneath Your Beautiful at the judge's houses

'They drove down the road and parked up down a side road near Cockfosters station,' the source said. 'Then four boys got out to have a smoke. We recognised them as the group Overload from X Factor so we drove past and wished them luck in the show.

'They said "thank you" and then one member quickly said "oh but we were kicked out at bootcamp".'

Meanwhile, Simon Cowell has reportedly given his acts Jay James, Fleur East and 29-year-old Ben a stern warning about what he expects when it comes to live shows.

Young and sassy: Only The Young impressed Louis Walsh and guest mentor Tulisa Constavlos with their cover of Ghost by Ella Henderson

Teen heartthrobs? New Boy Band - who are yet to decide their official new name - were put together during the Boot Camp stage by the judges

Winning potential? The young boys impressed their mentor with their rendition of Justin Timberlake's Mirror

Fun and flirty: Blonde Electra ditched their colourful streaks for a bold platinum blonde coverage

X Factor's maddest finalists?! Newly named Blonde Electra

According to The Sun TV Biz, the music mogul told his three to not be 'puppets' – by saying:'If you choose the wrong song, you're out.'

'If you are real and truthful, you shouldn't be afraid of that,' he continued, before adding: 'Artists who got it right were One Direction and Olly Murs — they showed exactly who they were.'

The X Factor live shows begin Saturday 11th October on ITV1.

He's back! Although rejected X Factor hopeful Paul Akister failed to impress Louis last year, he managed convince Mel B to be one of her three final boys this time round