Mariah Carey confirmed for 'X Factor'

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Mariah Carey will perform her new single 'I Stay In Love' on The X Factor next month.

"Mariah is one of the most successful female artists of all time," a source told The Sun. "It's going to blow Strictly Come Dancing out the water.

"Simon [Cowell] loves Mariah - he's always comparing acts to her. And finally all the compliments have paid off. It's amazing to have such a big name singing on a British talent show."

Carey joins a lineup of singers scheduled to appear on the programme which includes Britney Spears, Will Young and Beyoncé.

Carey will sing on the November 8 show.