The X Factor live shows are drawing ever closer and some of the details are starting to emerge.

It has been reported today that bosses have started lining up stars to perform on the live extravaganzas when they launch at the start of October and rumoured to be taking to the stage are Leona Lewis and Ne-Yo.

Leona of course won the X Factor back in 2006 and earlier this year she returned to the ITV show, this time as a guest judge and she assisted Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Louis Walsh as they auditioned hopefuls in London.

It is thought that Lewis will perform on one of the early shows of the series, as she will be promoting her new song “Trouble”, the second single from her new album Glassheart. Trouble is set to be released on 7 October 2012.

Meanwhile, also taking over one of the performance slots will be US singer and rapper Ne-Yo.

Again he has been closely involved with the series this year and last month the star joined Nicole Scherzinger when she picked between the last of her male contestants in Dubai. The famous pair chose three singers to perform on the live shows.

Meanwhile, Tulisa recently confirmed that it is likely she will perform on the X Factor later this year.

Speaking about their celebrity lineup, a source told The Sun:

“Producers know they are under pressure to make the live shows even better than last year. ”

Also thought to be on the bill are last years winners Little Mix, who have revealed that they will take to the stage to perform their second single DNA’ from their album of the same name later this year. It has been reported that Pink will make an appearance in December.

Robbie Williams also admitted that he’d be back on the show and it is thought that as well as giving a performance, he will also take part in a masterclass with some of the hopefuls and his old Take That pal Gary Barlow.

What do you think of the lineup so far? Are you impressed? Leave your comments below…

Meanwhile, as we prepare for the bootcamp and judges houses episodes of the show to air over the next two weekends, Unreality TV have put together out predictions for his year’s X Factor final 24. Have a look and tell us if you agree!