Charli XCX sports VERY daring dress as she leads the performers on end of year Top Of The Pops special

Happy new sheer! Charli XCX sports VERY daring dress as she leads the performers on end of year Top Of The Pops special

By MARC JACKSON FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 00:59, 30 December 2014 | UPDATED: 01:58, 30 December 2014

She's enjoyed a stellar 2014 after appearing on Iggy Azalea's huge hit Fancy, so it seems only fair that Charli XCX was picked to perform on a special New Year's Eve version of Top Of The Pops.

The classic programme returns to our screen twice over the festive period - once to celebrate Christmas and a second time to help ring in 2015.

And Charli certainly ensured she stole the limelight from the rest of the star-studded line-up with her choice of costume.

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Feeling festive: Charli XCX is among the star-studded line-up who have recorded their performances for a special New Year's Eve instalment of Top Of The Pops

During her pre-recorded performance, the 22-year-old took to the stage in a long sheer gown made up of a pink top and a long blue netted skirt.

Due to the lighting in the studio, the frock went completely translucent as she belted out her hit Boom Clap.

It's not the first time the newcomer has shocked her stage attire - she recently wore a tiny cheerleader-inspired dress during her set at the Jingle Ball in Florida - and showed off her behind when she span around for the audience.

The star took to Instagram to speak of her excitement over appearing on the iconic show, which ended in 2006. 

Charli XCX wears plunging sheer gown at Billboard event

Sheer-ing the New Year: The Fancy singer certainly made an impact in a translucent blue and pink gown

Lights, camera, action: Thanks to the lighting in the studio, the 22-year-old's dress went see through

Rising star: The singer belted out her track Boom Clap for the audience

A-list team: Ed Sheeran will also perform on the special episode of the classic programme

Ringing in 2015: Ed will play his song Thinking Out Loud from his second album x

Piano man: Labrinth shows off his skills as he tickles the ivories as he performs Let It Be

She wrote: 'I'm on the Top Of The Pops New Years special. Wednesday 4.15pm bbc1. Yessssss!!!!'

She is just one of the hitmakers who are set to provide fans with a soundtrack to help them bring in another year.

Professor Green appears on the TV special and performs his track Lullaby with Tori Kelly.

Former The Voice coach Danny O'Donoghue rocks out with his band The Script, who play Superheroes. 

High jump: The Script's Danny O'Donoghue rocks out Superheroes

New talent: George Ezra, who scored a huge hit this year with Budapest, performed Listen To The Man

X marks the sport: Ella Henderson gives a soulful rendition of Yours for the special show

Earning her stripes: La Roux returns to the Top of the Pops studio to sing Sexotheque

George Ezra also graces the stage to sing Listen To The Man, while Ed Sheeran treated fans to Thinking Out Loud.

Other performers include La Roux, Labrinth, Jess Glynne and The Vamps.

The special, hosted by Ferne Cotton and Reggie Yates, will air at 4.15pm on BBC on New Year's Eve. 

Rocking into the New Year: The Vamps will treat fans with their song Cecilia

Double act: The show will be hosted by Ferne Cotton and Reggie Yates and will air on BBC on New Year's Eve

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Jade Thirwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock show off their rock hard abs as Little Mix open the main stage on final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend

By J J ANISIOBI

PUBLISHED: 17:35, 26 May 2013 | UPDATED: 23:27, 26 May 2013

Opening the Main Stage on the final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend is no small task, and Little Mix pulled out all the stops for it.

The former X Factor winners made an explosive entrance on to the stage as two of the girls stood out more than the others in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Jade Thirwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock showed off their toned torsos as they sported crop tops on Sunday afternoon.

Show stopping: Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirwall stole the spotlight as Little Mix opened the main stage on the final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend on Sunday

Hard working: Jade and Leigh-Anne wore near identical crop tops to show off their toned torsos

The reality television pop stars had clearly been hitting the gym as they displayed some rather tight stomachs on the stage.

Jade, 20, and Leigh-Anne, 21, both wore very similar black sleeveless tops as they belted out their own hits and girl band classics including Destiny's Child's Bootylicious and TLC's No Scrubs.

As the girls jumped and danced around it was hard not to notice their toned abs.

Muscle woman: Leigh-Anne looked in particularly great shape as she danced around the stage

Core strength: Jade and Leigh-Anne's strong abs were difficult to ignore as they flexed during their performance

At one point Leigh-Anne even threw her arms up like a muscle man and flexed her biceps for the screaming crowd.

Perrie Edwards also had her midriff partially showing, but it was mostly covered by her white T-shirt and high waist black leggings.

While the other girls were showing off their skin Jesy Nelson covered up in a baggy black top that featured a large white cross on it.

Baggy style: Jesy Nelson was as energetic as ever as the girls entertained the crowds in Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Top of the Toon: Perrie Edwards also had her midriff partially showing, but it was mostly covered by her white T-shirt and high waist black leggings

Despite their X Factor mentor Tulisa losing her place on the judging panel, the girls seem to be going from strength to strength.

The girls jet out to America to promote the US release of their debut album DNA.

The four-piece band, who already have a huge fanbase Stateside, are hoping the record release will  cement their US success.

However, the latest indication of the girls' popularity in America is the fact that their single Wings was performed on a recent episode of hit US TV show Glee.

Scream and shout: Jesy covered her legs in a pair of fishnet tights with a strong embellished design

Drop it like it's hot: The girls performed their own hits as well as songs by TLC and Destiny's Child

The catchy tune was performed by one of McKinley High's competitors during the Regionals stage of the competition.

Speaking previously about the song being used on Glee, the girls admitted they are all 'Gleeks' and were looking forward to seeing how it was performed on the show.

Fellow former X Factor contender Olly Murs also performed

When the song was rumoured to be included on the programme, Leigh-Anne Pinnock tweeted excitedly: 'No wayyyy is wings gonna be on gleeeeee! :o

'Mixers plz tell me this is true! :D eeeeeek!!!!!'

He's got the voice: The Script singer Danny O' Donoghue lights up the stage

Back to the day job: the Script wowed on the main stage

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Victoria Pendleton is next to leave Strictly and then ...cries

Cry me a river: Victoria Pendleton booted off Strictly as viewers find her emotional outbursts 'beyond annoying'  

By ALASDAIR GLENNIE

PUBLISHED: 20:00, 25 November 2012 | UPDATED: 20:15, 25 November 2012

The tears have sprung thick and fast since she joined Strictly Come Dancing.

But despite another display of raw emotion, Victoria Pendleton could not save herself from elimination on Sunday night. 

The retired track cyclist and her professional partner Brendan Cole have been culled from the BBC1 show after finishing bottom of the leader board for the third time.

She's out: Victoria and her partner Brendan Cole have been kicked off Strictly Come Dancing

Tears: Victoria was seen dabbing her eyes as she got kicked out of the competition

Miss Pendleton appeared to alienate some viewers who said her constant crying was ‘beyond annoying’ and called her ‘whiny.’  As a double Olympic gold medal winner and world champion, the 32-year-old is certainly not used to losing.

But she proved an athletic physique is not enough to ensure success on the dance floor with a series of disappointing performances.

Judge Bruno Tonioli was scathing on Saturday night’s show, giving her five points out of ten for her salsa to Robbie Williams’ song Candy.

He said: ‘When you stand still you are fabulous. You have so much to offer and you still don’t deliver. Salsa was all in the rhythm and it wasn’t there.’ 

Craig Revel Horwood added: ‘Darling, the prop candy sticks had more fluidity.’ 

Miss Pendleton was so upset after the dance, presenter Tess Daley had to hand her a handkerchief to dab away her tears.

She said: ‘I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. I know, it’s tragic.

‘I’m not a sexy latino dancer. I haven’t had the best results in my Latin dances. I know my dances are quite weak.’

Bottom two: The Olympian was seen in the bottom two with Michael Vaughan

Mr Cole, who was reportedly exasperated by Miss Pendleton’s tearful outbursts during training, could be heard urging her to rein in her emotions.

He muttered: ‘No more tears. Come on, look alive.’ 

The pair finished last in the leaderboard, which is decided by combining the judges’ scores with the public vote.

On the results show screened last night (25), they lost a dance-off to former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan and professional Natalie Lowe.

Afterwards Mr Cole said: ‘It’s been an emotional roller-coaster but I said from the start I was so excited to be paired with Victoria and I haven’t changed my mind - she has been a diamond to work with.’

Time to say goodbye: Victoria was seen hugging and kissing the other contestant safter being booted off the dancing show

Losing his patience: Brenda seemed to be frustrated with Victoria's efforts

Some viewers were less impressed with Miss Pendleton’s histrionics.

The cyclist famously burst into tears after missing out on a gold medal in her final race at this summer’s Olympic Games.

And the waterworks continued on her debut Strictly appearance, twice during the third episode, and again on Saturday.

Before her final performance, viewer Indi Shambi wrote on Twitter: ‘I swear whiny Victoria Pendleton best get voted out this wk on Strictly SHE CANNOT DANCE her constant crying is BEYOND ANNOYING!!’

No rhythm: Victoria admits she isn't the best dancer, particularly with Latin dances

Twist and shout: Brendan is said to have lost his patience with his partner

Louise Youngs added: ‘Victoria Pendleton cannot take criticism at all, it’s annoying how she always cries.’ Daniel Parker said: ‘Victoria Pendleton. A good looking girl. A very athletic body. An Olympic legend. A truly awful, awful dancer.’ 

Last month, Miss Pendleton denied she was a ‘sobbing wreck’, saying: ‘I am thick-skinned and being judged on my dancing is not something that cuts that deep.

‘Strictly definitely does put you in a situation where it is fight or flight - you’re either going to learn and get better or crumble.

‘But feeling my heart pounding out of my chest and adrenalin coursing through my veins is something I’ve experienced many times before.

‘And the more I perform, the more I hope people will see that I’m not some sobbing wreck.’ 

Disappointing! Brendan seemed frustrated to have been booted out of the competition but Victoria admitted she knew dancing wasn't her strong point

A Strictly insider said: ‘For Victoria to stay for eight weeks is an incredible run and she should be proud of herself. But she was kept in above her ability. She lasted longer than other, better dancers such as Richard Arnold and Colin Salmon. The public wanted to see her do well in the show, but there has been a change and people are now voting for dance ability.’ 

Strictly Come Dancing continues to thrash The X Factor in the ratings, with in excess of two million more viewers last night.

The BBC1 dance show landed an average audience of 10.3 million on Saturday night - the second highest of this series. ITV1’s singing contest pulled in an average 8.2 million - even including viewers of its +1 catch-up channel - continuing its lacklustre ratings for this year.

Showing them how it is done: Flawless took to the stage to perform

What a show: The Script also took to the stage to perform

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EastEnders star Shona McGarty shows off amazing vocal talent as she sings on Children In Need

Soap star to soul star: EastEnders star Shona McGarty shows off amazing vocal talent as she sings on Children In Need

By JOHN JAMES

PUBLISHED: 01:39, 17 November 2012 | UPDATED: 02:03, 17 November 2012

She plays a tracksuit wearing nursery worker in EastEnders but was transformed for BBC's Children In Need.

Soap actress Shona McGarty left viewers gobsmacked when she appeared on television on Friday night showing off her vocal talent.

The 21-year-old sang A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke, and looked like a different person in her elegant outfit.

Soap star: Shona McGarty stunned viewers with her rendition of A Change Gonna Come, on Children In Need, on Friday night

The voice: The soap star performed well with the full backing of a gospel choir

Shona wore a floor length strapless red dress and had her long brunette hair down with a gentle waves in it.

Backed by a gospel choir the young actress was lauded with praise from co-workers and fans alike.

Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale in EastEnders, said on Twitter: 'Shona McGarty what a voice!!! #CiN'.

Another user agreed and wrote: 'I was really impressed by Shona McGarty tonight. I did not know who she was and thought it was a professional musician! #ChildenInNeed'.

Lady scarlet: Shona looked completely different to her onscreen persona of Whitney on EastEnders

Class act: The singer was dressed in a floor length red dress and had her long hair down over her shoulders

One person tweeted: 'Turns out best singer on #CiN all night was Shona McGarty who apparently is in Eastenders. All the "artists" on earlier hanging their heads'.

With her hidden talent out of the bag, Shona also surprised host Nick Grimshaw who spoke to her briefly after her performance.

He said to her: 'We didn't know you could sing like that.'

Home turf: One Direction performed twice on the show with their second number being more low key

Locks of hair: Harry Styles said he and the band had flown in especially to be part of the show

The young pretenders: One Direction got the biggest cheer of the night as the audience went wild for them

Shona took the positive feedback with great humility and said: 'Thank you very much. I really enjoy singing. It's a pleasure to be up here.

'I don't know about (being a) diva. I always liked singing songs. I was brought up listening to Motown and that was my favourite song.

'All day I've been literally been shaking.'

High hopes: Ellie Goulding was one of many performers that took to the stage in the name of charity

Sing it out: The blonde haired star showed off her legs in a pair of black shorts

Charming: The Script performed before lead singer Danny went for a chat with Fearne Cotton

While Shona put in a strong performance, it was one of the traditional pop acts who got a hugely warm reception.

One Direction flew into London especially for the show and open the broadcast with Live While We’re Young, before returning later to sing Little Things.

The boys looked immaculate in their crispy clean white trainers and slightly over styled outfits as the audience went wild for them.

The Xtra factor: Leona Lewis looked stunning as she took to the stage and performed

A little talented: The reigning X Factor champions showcased their very different styles

Step into the groove: Little Mix performed Change Your Life

Harry Styles said: 'Yes we've flown in specially for Children In Need. The last year for us has been amazing.'

Fellow X Factor alumni Little Mix performed Change Your Life, and Jesy Nelson said afterwards: It's absolutely amazing. We are privledged to be here today.'

Other acts on the night included The Script, Leona Lewis and Ellie Goudling.

To donate, call 03457 332233 or visit the Children In Need website.

A good cause: Jesy Nelson said the girls were honoured to be there and were really proud to perform

 

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