Mariah touches down in London

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Mariah Carey has arrived in London ahead of her live appearance on The X Factor this weekend.

The singer was reported to have brought 27 pieces of luggage with her when she arrived in to Heathrow airport with husband Nick Cannon.

Carey will perform new single 'I Stay In Love' on the reality show, whilst the remaining finalists will also perform 'Hero' on stage with the singer.

The singer will then be flown by private jet to Monaco, at a reported cost of £10,000, to play at the World Music Awards in Monaco.