X Factor secure their biggest coup to date as they sign up Prince to make his comeback on show's final
EXCLUSIVE By Sara Nathan
Last updated at 9:17 AM on 2nd November 2010
He has barely uttered a word in public for years and is notoriously private.
But pint-sized popstar Prince will make his comeback to the UK for the X Factor's grand final in December, the Mail can reveal.
A show source revealed: ‘Simon Cowell had been trying to get Prince on the show for so long, he is a massive fan and it is a big coup.
‘At the moment the plans are being kept under wraps – but it will make for the biggest X Factor final ever seen.’
Stars: Last year's winner Alexandra Burke performed with Beyonce
The 52-year-old musician had previously been linked with a guest judge role during the audition round of the ITV talent show hit.
But the source added: ‘Simon wanted Prince on the show any way possible. An appearance at the final will be fantastic.’
All three remaining finalists on the X Factor perform with a star every year on the last show before the winner is crowned.
Previous winner Alexandra Burke famously duetted with Beyonce, while Joe McElderry performed with George Michael last year.
Robbie Williams duetted with last year’s finalist Olly Murs.
Kylie Minogue also made an appearance on a previous final, while Take That performed with another previous winner Leona Lewis.
Prince is due to fly in to London for the ITV talent show from his U.S. concert tour in December called Welcome 2 America.
Next year, the star will return to the UK once again and will reportedly headline Glastonbury music festival next year.
Prince has remained largely out of the public eye after raging at the internet.
He released his album 20Ten in July 2010 free with publications in the UK, Belgium, Germany, and France – and refused access to the album to digital download services
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Une tournée plus vaste est sans doute à l'ordre du jour si P imagine accepter de performer dans une telle émission ... Tb1
avnt qu'il change d'avis 
... mais je pense pas que ... non!!? ...)
