Hands up who's excited about the return of The X Factor live shows this Saturday!

It's been a rollercoaster of a series so far, from Joseph Whelan's departure, to Rylan Clark's crying face. And we get the feeling it's only going to get more exciting as the weeks go on.

Let's have another quick look at Rylan's tear-stained face, shall we?

Earlier today we brought you heatworld's exclusive interview with Nicole Scherzinger and The Boys - Rylan Clark, Jahmene Douglas and James Arthur , and now we bring you all the latest gossip from Louis Walsh and the boys.

Here's what GMD3, MK1 and Union J had to say about Poisonous Twin's dirty tactics, Rylan hanging out with Katie Price and GMD3's new name - District 3.

So how are you guys all feeling about Saturday? Are you nervous?

Greg GMD3: Buzzing!

Dan GMD3: Excited, yeah!

 

Mickey GMD3: Feeling a little bit nervous though. Yesterday was a little bit difficult because we couldn’t hear ourselves.

Greg GMD3: We’re getting used to the environment and how it feels being up there and performing to a real audience.

Josh Union J: We’ve got big boots to fill so it’s quite daunting, but Saturday will come and the adrenaline will push us through.

Are you confident?

Everyone: Yeah.

 

George Union J: You do a little run through and there are so many people watching you so you get really nervous. We were really quite deflated yesterday. But Louis gave us a twenty minute chat and we came out feeling great.

So Louis is a good mentor?

Everyone: Yeah!

Louis: I am very honest with the guys. I just tell them it’s hard work, but if they work at it they will get it.

Are you confident that a group can win this year, Louis?

Louis: I’m quietly confident. I really am. I think there’s a lot of competition this year. I think they’re going to get careers afterwards like JLS or One Direction, they didn’t win but they’re very successful.

Do you think it’s harder to get public votes being in a group because it’s harder to get to know you individually?

 

Sim MK1: The thing is, look at JLS or One Direction, look how many members they’ve got.

George Union J: With things like The Xtra Factor, they’re really honing in on getting to know us individually.

Charlie MK1: And if you don’t like the character of one of the girls or the boys, you won’t vote for them, but if you don’t like me but you like Sim, you can still vote for MK1.

Louis: But Charlie, everybody likes you.

How come there are no girl bands this year? Especially after Little Mix’s success?

Charlie MK1: Because the only girl band at Judges’ Houses was Poisonous Twin.

What were they like?

George Union J: A nightmare. An absolute nightmare.

 

Greg GMD3: They had so much energy. It’s good to be around but sometimes when they just shout, that's not great.

George Union J: They would just speculate. They were just poisonous. All the way through the Judges’ Houses they were speculating about what was going on.

Did you not get on very well with them, George?

Josh Union J: We did to begin with.

George Union J: When we got there they were saying ‘Oh we just overheard someone saying that they’re going to split the boy bands up and stuff’.

Josh Union J: It’s a dirty, dirty tactic.

Jaymi Union J: It’s sad because we thought they were quite close with us. When we got there they were really nice to us. But then they were really trying to damage George and I found that really hard. They were saying they’d heard rumours saying how producers were going to kick George out of the group. They were saying this just before we were about to go on and sing.

Sim MK1: Vegas does strange things to people.

But all the rest of you are getting on?

Jamie Union J: Everyone’s just so nice. We’re all in the same position; we’re in the same boat at the minute.

Jaymi Union J: It’s going to be gutting seeing four acts go this weekend.

Some of those acts were quite gimmicky. Do you think any of this year's contestants have gimmicks? 

Charlie MK1: No-one this year is a gimmick act. I know there’s a lot of stuff about Rylan being like that.

Louis: There is a lot more to Rylan. He is a big character.

Jaymi Union J: He’s got the biggest work ethic.

Are there any girls in the competition who you’ve got your eye on?

Josh Union J: Some of the girls that work on the show. Cor blimey!

Louis, who do you think is hotter, Tulisa or Nicole?

Louis: Nicole is sexy! I mean come on! Jesus.

Do you think there is going to be a bit of a clash between them like Tulisa and Kelly Rowland?

Louis: Honestly, I don’t think so, no.

There was a clash between Tulisa and Kelly, right?

Louis: Yeah! Of course.

We've got a quick question for Dan. We know your name is Dan Ferrari-Lane. Is that your real name?

Dan GMD3: Yeah it is. My grandparents are Italian. My grandfather was called Maud Lane and my nan was called Anna Ferrari. And when they got married they double barreled it. My nan says we’re related to the actual Ferrari family.

Are you guys doing a lot of partying?

Mickey GMD3: Rylan’s doing all the partying.

George Union J: He’s done enough for everyone.

Jaymi Union J: We got in from rehearsals last night at about midnight and we were like, ‘Where is everyone?’ We went in Rylan’s room and Katie Price was sat on the bed just chilling.

Louis, are you being quite strict with the guys?

Louis: No I’m not being strict at all. This is their chance to do something with their lives. I only open the door; it’s up to them after that. I think they’ve got really good work ethics. This could change their lives. I want them to get record deals – I want this to be a really good experience.

So do you guys feel like you can text Louis whenever you like?

Everyone: Yeah definitely.

Is there any themed weeks you’d really like to get.

George Union J: I think original songs week would be good.

Louis: People don’t want that – it’s not good telly. People want to hear songs they know.

Are you going to try and steer the guys away from doing their own music then, Louis?

Louis: Whatever gets them votes I will do. If they have to stand on their heads, I will get them to stand on their heads.

Jaymi Union J: That’s week two…

Charlie, how does it feel being the only girl in The Groups category?

Charlie MK1: Amazing. It feels like I’ve got eight older brothers. 

GMD3, have you come up with a new name yet? 

Louis: I think it might be District 3. We’re hoping to clear. It’s not 100 percent yet.

Is that one that the fans have come up with?

Louis: Yes.

Were there quite a few good names to choose from?

Mickey GMD3: There were a few, yeah.

Greg GMD3: But they were outweighed by the joke ones.  Like Greg And His Sausage Rolls.

Charlie MK1: I like The Naked Fishermen.

Louis: And Threesome and Threeway.

Sim MK1: What aboutGreg James’ name suggestion – Louis And His Little Boys.

Louis: Nay, nay nay.