Mamma mia! Here we go again: The X Factor semi-finals are upon us once more. And this year there’s a special twist: ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have joined the show as contestants sing hits by the Swedish supergroup.While Andersson is set to host a masterclass with the show’s six semi-final acts – Acacia and Aaliyah, Dalton Harris, Scarlett Lee, Brendan Murray, Anthony Russell and Danny Tetley – Björn will be at the studio to watch them perform tracks from the Mamma Mia! movies this weekend.

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Here’s what the contestants will be singing this Saturday:

GIRLS

Scarlett Lee – This is Me (Kesha version) / Mamma Mia! showcase song: Winner Takes It All

BOYS

Anthony Russell – Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi / Mamma Mia! showcase song: Name Of The Game

Brendan Murray – Run by Snow Patrol / Mamma Mia! showcase song: I Have A Dream

Dalton Harris – Feeling Good (Muse version) / Mamma Mia! showcase song: S.O.S.

GROUPS

Acacia & Aaliyah – Blinded By Your Grace/I Win by Stormzy / Mamma Mia! showcase song: Money, Money, Money

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OVERS

Danny Tetley – This is My Life by Shirley Bassey / Mamma Mia! showcase song: Thank You For The Music

Authors

Thomas LingDigital editor, BBC Science Focus

Thomas is Digital editor at BBC Science Focus. Writing about everything from cosmology to anthropology, he specialises in the latest psychology, health and neuroscience discoveries. Thomas has a Masters degree (distinction) in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield and has written for Men’s Health, Vice and Radio Times. He has been shortlisted as the New Digital Talent of the Year at the national magazine Professional Publishers Association (PPA) awards. Also working in academia, Thomas has lectured on the topic of journalism to undergraduate and postgraduate students at The University of Sheffield.

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