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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Standing out: Cher Lloyd leaves her Birmingham hotel ahead of tonight's X Factor tour opening nightShe may not have the best voice of the competition and didn't even make it to the grand finale of the series.
But the X Factor contestant who has undoubtedly stolen the spotlight since the season ended before Christmas is 17-year-old Cher Lloyd.
And the teen ensured she will remain in the headlines today by stepping out ahead of tonight's X Factor tour opening night looking perfectly turned out.
The Worcestershire singer dyed her brunette hair flame red and had it styled into a bouffant crop earlier this month during rehearsals for the arena tour.
The new look - a copycat style of trendsetter Rihanna - came after she jetted back into town from Los Angeles.
Red hot: Rebecca Ferguson's trousers matched her fellow finalist's hair but were no match for stealing the spotlightCher is the only contestant to have laid down tracks for a new album, under Simon Cowell's label Syco, which is already on pre-sale for an August release with Amazon.
The teen wore a conservative beige blazer over rust red trousers and a silk print scarf and boots.
Casual: Winner Matt Cardle and controversial contestant Katie Waissel dressed down to head to the Birmingham LG Arena Her transformation is a departure from her usual urban style of trackpants and baggy jumpers.
Even Rebecca Ferguson bright tomato red trousers couldn't steal the spotlight from headline-grabbing Cher.
The 24-year-old mother was typically elegant in a Chanel-style tweed jacket and heels.
Winner Matt Cardle was far more casual as the group left their hotel, in a zip-up jumper and trainers.
Fan favourites: One Direction's Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson looked confident ahead of tonight's showHe appeared to be taking every precaution necessary to ensure he is fighting fit for the tour, which ends in Cardiff on April 10.
He clutched a packet of Berocca tablets and a bottle of water.
The One Direction boys and controversial contestant Katie Waissel were also casual for the ride to the arena.
Mary Bryne, Paije Richardson and Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho will also take to the stage tonight to kick off the tour.
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