Little Mix made a triumphant return to The X Factor last night.
But it wasn’t just the sizzling performance of their new song, Shout Out To My Ex, that got people talking.
Hey @LittleMix. Thanks so much for coming to see us.
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) October 16, 2016
We all LOVE your new single #ShoutOutToMyEx.
Love from your #XFactor fam. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ICPwQmqIKE
Their outfits on the show were also a huge talking point.
It felt so good to be home tonight... where it all started! Thank you @TheXFactor as always ❤️ xjesyx pic.twitter.com/uOKBLwL64A
— Little Mix (@LittleMix) October 16, 2016
Some felt they were too raunchy, but a host of Little Mix fans rushed to defend the foursome’s fashion for their performance.
Here is a rundown of what everyone was saying:
X Factor boss Simon Cowell was very proud…
That was one of the best performances ever seen on @TheXFactor. Congratulations @LittleMix pic.twitter.com/5wj3qpkfs8
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) October 16, 2016
But some felt their outfits were not appropriate…
@SimonCowell @TheXFactor @LittleMix sing great. But doyou think the outfits are suitable to watch with the age group they target? I think no
— Paddy Reston (@PaddyReston) October 17, 2016
However, their fans were quick to point out that other pop stars wear the same type of outfits, so why the fuss about Little Mix?
wtf is w/ the #LittleMix shaming,selena gomez,ariana, loadsa female stars wear exactly the same kinda outfits all the time &no1 makes a fuss
— laura gabell (@lauragabell) October 16, 2016
why are little mix being slated for their outfits? for wearing leotards? like when will body shaming stop? it's 2016? #ShoutoutToMyEx
— jãck (@kysagb) October 17, 2016
They SLAYED…
Their outfits were 😍 and they went all out for that choreography! They were laughing from excitement and nerves! They SLAYEDDDDDD
— LM♡Updates (@LittleMixCrews) October 16, 2016
Fans were delighted with their performance and didn’t hold back in sharing their joy…
@LittleMix @TheXFactor that performance is so perfect!! Omg i am so proud to all you guys!!! You deserve everything!! 😘😘😘
— LMLegends (@PerrieSlay_) October 16, 2016
@LittleMix @TheXFactor your performance was absolutely incredible, i'm so proud of you girls ❤
— ㅤ (@fancyjesy) October 17, 2016
@LittleMix @TheXFactor you smashed it, as always!! SO excited for the rest of the album now xx
— nessa (@jadeswoIves) October 16, 2016
The girl band are the only group to have ever won the popular ITV show.
Sunday night saw 18-year-old Freddy Parker become the second act to be eliminated from this year’s X Factor.
