By SARAH FITZMAURICE
She came runner up in the 2010 series of the show and tonight Rebecca Ferguson made a dramatic return to the X Factor.
The 26-year-old Liverpudlian singer looked almost unrecognisable as she stepped out in a figure hugging sparkling gold catsuit.
Performing her new song Backtrack, Rebecca strutted around the stage showing off a fiery auburn wig.
Full on fierce: The outfit Rebecca wore showed off her every curve
Rebecca, who dated One Direction's Zayn Malik for four months in 2011,showed off her every curve in the revealing outfit which boasted a sheer plunging panel around the bust and she teamed the outfit with matching shoes.
But fans of the former X Factor contestant were not convinced with her ensemble and took to Twitter to express their dislike for her appearance.
One fan posted: 'LOVE Rebecca Ferguson but what on earth is wearing #xfactor.'
Whose that girl? Fans took to Twitter to comment on the transformation that Rebecca has undergone
Another tweeted: 'Rebecca looks like she needs to be on top of a Xmas tree.'
Some viewers decided that the singer looked like her former mentor Cheryl and one posted: 'Is Rebecca Ferguson dressed as Cheryl Cole? That outfit is...um...interesting.'
Not all Rebecca's fans disliked her look and one fan Tweeted: 'Aw i like Rebecca Ferguson , she used to be the "original" woman , now she has undergone massive makeover , she looks cute :) #xfactor'
Gold star: Rebecca's new look had been compared to that of former X Factor judge Cheryl Cole
source: dailymail