The Top 3 “X Factor” U.K. finalists of 2010 are rumored to pair up for performances with the Top 3 “X Factor” finalists of 2011 in the show’s 2011 season finale, according to various sources. The songs they will perform have not been announced, but the performances are scheduled for December 10, 2011.

Matt Cardle (“The X Factor” U.K. winner in 2010), Rebecca Ferguson (“The X Factor” U.K. second-place finalist in 2010) and One Direction (“The X Factor” U.K. third-place finalist in 2010) will be singing with “The X Factor” U.K. Top 3 finalists of 2011: Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily and Little Mix.

Cardle will be paired with Collins. Ferguson will be paired with Lily. One Direction will be paired with Little Mix.

The Season 8 finale of “The X Factor” U.K. takes place in two parts at Wembley Arena in London on December 10 and December 11, 2011. ITV will have the live telecast.

As previously, reported, Coldplay, Michael Bublé, Leona Lewis and JLS will also perform on “The X Factor” U.K. Season 8 finale on December 11.

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