The 'X Factor' dream will come to an end for one of the last three hopefuls tonight as the competition enters its final stage.

THE last three X Factor hopefuls spoke of the intense pressure ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated finals of the competition.

The last three 'X Factor' hopefuls spoke of the intense pressure ahead of one of the most eagerly-anticipated finals of the competition today.

Nerves were jangling today after the X-Factor semi finalists were put through the ringer as they battled to earn their chance at stardom.