THOUSANDS flocked to watch X Factor finalist Kitty Brucknell switch on Bluewater’s Christmas lights on Friday.

News Shopper: X Factor finalist Kitty Brucknell switches on Bluewater's Christmas lights

The controversial self-styled diva, who was booted off the TV show last week, was joined by CBeebies presenter Mister Maker and boyband Eli Prime, who also performed during the 60-minute variety show.

News Shopper: X Factor finalist Kitty Brucknell switches on Bluewater's Christmas lights

More than 12,000 people flocked to the Kent shopping and leisure venue to watch the star-studded ceremony which was brought to a close with a spectacular fireworks display.

More pictures of the Bluewater Christmas lights switch on in our gallery