TV celebrity Sharon Osbourne and X Factor finalist Sam Bailey wowed fans with a karaoke duet in a Leicester working men's club today.
X Factor judge Sharon and her protege Sam raised the roof with a version of "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" at the Eyres Monsell WMC.
Sharon teamed up with Sam on stage at the club in Little John Road to the delight of hundreds of friends and family who packed into the concert room.
The double appearance was organised by Thames Television to be included as part of the coverage at the X Factor final at the weekend.
Sharon, who arrived at 3.50pm, shook hands, posed for photographs and signed autographs as she slowly made her way through the crowd who were chanting her name.
Sharon took the stage and said: "I'm sorry I'm late we were a bit fogged in in New York.
"I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support for Sam."
The crowd cheered as Sharon and Sam sang the song, a hit for Betty Everett in 1964 and Cher in 1990.
Sharon made her way through the room then went behind the bar to pull a pint or two of beer.
Sharon told the audience: "Listen Sam Bailey is going to put Leicester on the map.
"I hope you all have a very happy Christmas. The only thing Sam Bailey can give me is a platinum album."
Club entertainment secretary Jamie Robinson said: "I can't believe it. Sharon Osbourne has been in our club and poured me a pint.
"It was a good pint with a decent head. She can have a job behind the bar anytime."
Before Sharon arrived Sam thrilled the crowd after she arrived and worked her way through the club.
Mandy Husslebee was delighted when Sharon took one of her X Factor cupcakes.
Mandy, 54, of Markfield, said: "Sharon is amazing.
"She loved my cakes and took one with her."
Abigail Kearney, of Syston, said it was a dream come true to meet Sharon.
The 18-year-old child care professional said: "last night I saw Sam sing live now I have met Sharon Osbourne - both in Leicester.
"It is incredible."
Mikyla Simon, of Thurmaston, 31, said: "Sharon is so down-to-earth but so glamorous too.
"Her and Sam look like they would have a great night out together down the pub."
Corey Crouch, 9, of Eyres Monsell said he had run straight from school to see Sam and Sharon.
He said: "I have seen them on telly but now have seen them in the local club too.
"Sharon is fab and so is Sam. I hopes she wins."
Jayden Wright, 9, of Eyres Monsell said: "I can't believe Sharon is here.
"I can't wait tell my friends I saw Sharon and Sam off the X Factor."
On Wednesday night Sam sang to 1800 fans at a free homecoming gig at the Athena in the city centre.
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X Factor: Sharon Osbourne and Sam Bailey wow fans with karaoke duet at Eyres Monsell WMC ,Leicester
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