ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus to appear on The X Factor
They will be BRILLIANT!
This year's series of The X Factor have been full of celebrities, both on and off the stage. Of course we have the new judging line-up for this year, Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, One Direction's Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell, we've also seen celebrity appearances from David Walliams as Robbie's guest judge and Nile Rogers standing in for Robbie when he was performing elsewhere. And now, it's been revealed that two members of ABBA will be appearing on The X Factor very soon!
In details released by ITV, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus will be appearing on the show to celebrate the success of this year's film, MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again. Benny will host a masterclass with the show’s six semi-finalists this week! Meanwhile, Björn will be at the studio to watch The X Factor hopefuls perform ABBA tracks from the MAMMA MIA! movies. We CANNOT WAIT!
Each of the remaining contestants will have to perform some of ABBA's greatest hits for a chance to be in the all important final.
Speaking about his involvement with the show Benny said, "I am very happy to be hosting a masterclass and hear the last six contestants perform our songs. I am thrilled The X Factor is celebrating the MAMMA MIA! film soundtracks."
Now take a look at the MAMMA MIA cast now and then:
Meryl Streep: 2008
Meryl plays the lead role in the 2008 film, playing the role of Donna Sheridan.
Meryl Streep: 2018
Fast forward 10 years and Meryl's involvement in the movie is limited. But she still gives a stellar performance!
Amanda Seyfried: 2008
Actress Amanda Seyfried was just 22-years-old when she played the role of Sophie in Mamma Mia! in 2008.
Amanda Seyfried: 2018
She's now grown up and gives off a mature vibe in the 2018 movie as she remembers her fictional mother Donna (Meryl Streep).
Pierce Brosnan: 2008
Who can forget the former 007 spy singing his heart out to 'SOS' in Mamma Mia! back in 2008?
Pierce Brosnan: 2018
Pierce returned to the stunning island for the 2018 movie, playing his role of Sam Carmichael at the age of 65.
Dominic Cooper: 2008
A fresh-faced Dominc Cooper at the Mamma Mia! premiere in 2008.
Dominic Cooper: 2018
Now looking more grown up, fans of the 2018 movie fall in love all over again with his character Sky.
Dame Julie Walters: 2008
Mamma Mia! fans fell in love with Julie Walter's portrayal of Donna's (Meryl Streep) best friend Rosie in the 2008 movie.
Dame Julie Walters: 2018
Still looking elegant as ever at the age of 68, the actress has viewers in stitches with her character's hilarious nature in the 2018 movie.
Colin Firth: 2008
At the age of 47 Colin joined the cast of Mamma Mia! in 2008, playing the role of Harry Bright.
Colin Firth: 2018
Returning as 1/3 of Sophie's (Amanda Seyfried) dads in the 2018 movie, Colin looks a lot more sophisticated as he rocks a pair of glasses on the red carpet.
Christine Baranski: 2008
American actress Christine Baranski looked sensational as she joined the cast in 2008.
Christine Baranski: 2018
And 10 years later she's still looking amazing as she returns as Donna's (Meryl Streep) best friend Tanya.
Stellan Skarsgård: 2008
Swedish actor Stellan joined the star-studded cast back in 2008 to play the role of Bill Anderson, 1/3 of Sophie's (Amanda Seyfried) potential dads.
Stellan Skarsgård: 2018
He returns for the 2018 edition, saving the day for Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) at the grand re-opening of The Hotel Bella Donna.
Bjorn added, "I am looking forward to being at The X Factor studio on Saturday night and see how the contestants put their own spin on our songs just as Cher, Meryl Streep, Lily James and the rest of the cast did in the movies."
Back in the summer, we caught up with some of the cast on the red carpet of MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again, where Lily James, who plays a younger version of Meryl Streep's character Donna Sheridan, revealed that she was super nervous to sing in front of ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.
She also opened up about the childhood memories she has of listening to ABBA songs, saying, "I used to dance as a kid, my dad used to play 'Waterloo' to me on a CD he'd made for dinner parties, a compilation."
The X Factor continues this weekend.