Maltese fans of the X Factor are in for a surprise tonight as Maltese musician Carrie Haber accompanies Aiden Grimshaw on the piano.

As announced during the programme last weekend, this week’s theme is Elton John. The songs have not yet been officially annouced but according to the website http://xfactor.tellymix.co.uk/songs, Aiden will be singing Rocket Man.

The programme’s 16 finalists are now down to nine - three boys, three girls, two over 28s and one group.

One of the boys, Aiden is mentored by Dannii Minogue and has been termed as a very intense performer.

A full time musician, Carrie, who is from Sliema, has been living in London since March last year.

She is a singer/songwriter who performs regularly and also teaches speech level singing.

Last year, she won the best female artist and best songwriter in the Malta Music Awards.

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