'X Factor' acts 'struggle' with two songs

The five remaining X Factor acts are reportedly struggling to learn two songs for Saturday's show.

The contestants will perform one Elton John song and one by Take That, but neither act will be on hand as a mentor.

"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."

Creative director Brian Friedman has reportedly been put under pressure to help the contestants improve their performances on the night.

"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."

The X Factor continues next Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.