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Pictured: The One Direction replacements head to the dentist

They may have the talent but The X Factor contestants still need the gloss to get them ready for the live show.

And so the makeovers begin for the 12 finalists and four wildcards, starting with... teeth whitening.

Although for James Arthur, the prospect of having his chompers lightened didn't stop him enjoying a cigarette on his way to the clinic in London.

Leaving the hotel with Dan Ferrari-Lane of GMD3, the 24 year-old singer puffed his way all the way to his appointment before stubbing it out on the stairway before entering the medical office.

While he waiting for his turn to be called, James chatted to Dan and wildcard Amy Mottard outside, who looked excited at the idea of getting some pearly whites.

Dan may have brought provisions for the waiting room as he carried a green carrier bag with the word fish on it. Let's hope it didn't literally mean there was a wet slippery creature within.



So did Times Red's guitarist Scott Richie who flashed a smile at photographers on his way into the clinics with beat-boxer and bandmate Luke White.

The blonde third of Times Red looked rather peculiar in his blue and white striped onesie, begging the question, did he even get dressed this morning. But his funny expression made him seem like he wouldn't have missed the free whitening treatment.

Not showing as much enthusiasm for the day's makeover activity were United J's JJ, Josh and George who kept their heads down on the walk to the whitening clinic from their hotel.

As the contestants emerged from the clinic, a few questionable looks could be found on a number

Staz Nair seemed to have a bad taste in his mouth as he contemplated the snapping cameras before him.

Luke on the over hand kept his face hidden behind his zipped up hood. Could he have done a Ross from TV's Friends and been stuck with unfortunate glow-in-the-dark teeth?

The answer can be found this coming weekend as the long awaited Live Shows begin their run until it's time for the Christmas No. 1.

Joining James Arthur will be Rylan Clark, Jahmene Douglas and wildcard Adam Burridge for Nicola Sherzinger.

Wildcard Amy hopes to join Jade Ellis, Ella Henderson and Lucy Spraggan on Team Tulisa.

United J, GMD3 and wildcards Times Red join MK1 as Louis Walsh's hopefuls.

Whilst Kye Sones, Carolynne Poole and Melanie Masson fly The X Factor flag for Gary Barlow with Christopher Malloney hopes to win the public vote and officially join the other 12 finalists in the ITV talent show.













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