The remaining X Factor singers are said to be struggling to learn two songs for this week’s live show.

The acts will perform a song by both Elton John and Take That, one ballad and one up tempo track.

“Learning two songs is killing them,” a source told The Sun.

“The plan is for the acts to do one up-tempo number and a more ballady one to show off both sides of their voices.”

Brian Friedman is also working on some big stage performances and routines for the acts to learn.

“Brian is having to come up with loads of energetic dance routines for them,” the source added.

“Some, like Olly and Danyl, are convinced that the key to their survival is down to them having a big performance.”