Rita Ora cradles her pet pooch while Cheryl Fernandez-Versini shows off her legs in thigh-high boots as the judges leave the X Factor studios

It was an eventful evening that saw both Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini select their final three acts.

And Rita Ora seemed relieved she wasn't the one making the hard decisions just yet, flashing a big grin as she left The X Factor studios in London on Saturday evening in a racy red outfit.

The 24-year-old star was joined by fellow judge Cheryl as she made a speedy exit, clutching her adorable pet pooch Cher Bear in her arms.

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Leading the way: Rita Ora looked incredible in a red leather ensemble as she left The X Factor studios in London on Saturday evening 

Leading the way: Rita Ora looked incredible in a red leather ensemble as she left The X Factor studios in London on Saturday evening 

Leggy display: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini made the most of her slender legs in a pair of thigh-high suede boots 

Leggy display: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini made the most of her slender legs in a pair of thigh-high suede boots 

Rita showed off a hint of skin in her tight number, which made the most of her shapely legs thanks to a thigh-high split.

The military inspired dress boasted silver button embellishment and a low-cut neckline that offered a glimpse of her ample cleavage.

The pop princess ensured her dog's outfit was also on point, dressing up the little bundle of fluff in a matching red coat.

Racy in red: The blonde bombshell made the most of her fantastic figure in her bodycon dress with a thigh-high split running up one side 

Racy in red: The blonde bombshell made the most of her fantastic figure in her bodycon dress with a thigh-high split running up one side 

Coordinating: Rita clutched her pet pooch Cher Bear close to her chest, and the bundle of fluff looked absolutely adorable in a Union Jack patterned coat
Coordinating: Rita clutched her pet pooch Cher Bear close to her chest, and the bundle of fluff looked absolutely adorable in a Union Jack patterned coat

Coordinating: Rita clutched her pet pooch Cher Bear close to her chest, and the bundle of fluff looked absolutely adorable in a Union Jack patterned coat

Low-key: Meanwhile, Cheryl opted for a loose-fitting shift dress bearing religious imagery on it 

Low-key: Meanwhile, Cheryl opted for a loose-fitting shift dress bearing religious imagery on it 

Keeping warm: The Geordie stunner wrapped up against the autumnal chill thanks to a leather coat
Keeping warm: The Geordie stunner wrapped up against the autumnal chill thanks to a leather coat

Keeping warm: The Geordie stunner wrapped up against the autumnal chill thanks to a leather coat 

Following suit: Simon's act Anton Stephans was looking dapper in a grey suit as he followed behind Cheryl

Following suit: Simon's act Anton Stephans was looking dapper in a grey suit as he followed behind Cheryl

Following close behind Rita was Cheryl, who looked glamorous as ever in a loose shift dress and over-the-knee boots.

The star kept warm in a leather coat, ensuring her ensemble was far more modest than her co-star's skimpy style.

Also joining the girls was show boss Simon Cowell, rocking his favourite unbuttoned white shirt and clutching a bottle of beer in one hand. 

Cheers! Simon Cowell appeared to he drowning his sorrows after a difficult decision-making process

Cheers! Simon Cowell appeared to he drowning his sorrows after a difficult decision-making process

No smiles: The music mogul cut a serious figure and seemed to be deep in thought as he left the studios
No smiles: The music mogul cut a serious figure and seemed to be deep in thought as he left the studios

No smiles: The music mogul cut a serious figure and seemed to be deep in thought as he left the studios

Trademark style: Simon was flashing a liberal amount of chest hair in his unbuttoned white shirt 

Trademark style: Simon was flashing a liberal amount of chest hair in his unbuttoned white shirt 

In good spirits: Nick Grimshaw was sporting a camouflage print jacket as he headed home
In good spirits: Nick Grimshaw was sporting a camouflage print jacket as he headed home

In good spirits: Nick Grimshaw was sporting a camouflage print jacket as he headed home 

Nick Grimshaw looked casual as ever in a camouflage jacket with hot pink accents, skinny jeans and suede lace-up shoes as he left alongside the likes of Olly Murs and Caroline Flack.

Viewers will see radio presenter Nick and Rita taking their turn in the limelight on Sunday night's episode as they narrow down the Boys and the Girls categories respectively.

Meanwhile, Rita has claimed she was groomed by a 26-year-old man when she was 14, while she was a drama student at London's Sylvia Young Theatre School.

Thumbs up! Former X Factor star Olly Murs was in a chipper mood following the Judges' Houses round 

Thumbs up! Former X Factor star Olly Murs was in a chipper mood following the Judges' Houses round 

Saying her goodbyes: His co-presenter Caroline Flack gave a friend an enthusiastic farewell hug
Saying her goodbyes: His co-presenter Caroline Flack gave a friend an enthusiastic farewell hug

Saying her goodbyes: His co-presenter Caroline Flack gave a friend an enthusiastic farewell hug

Pure joy: Anton couldn't hold back his glee as he came to terms with being one of Simon's finalists

Pure joy: Anton couldn't hold back his glee as he came to terms with being one of Simon's finalists

But, astonishingly, the singer has insisted she wasn't a victim of child sex abuse, claiming instead it was a boost to her confidence

In an extract from her biography Hot Right Now, published by The Sun of Sunday today, she explains: 'I was 14 when I had my first relationship with a guy. I would say he was about 26. It is child abuse really, isn't it?

But she added: 'I don't want to say that I suffered it, because I wanted it. I don't want to say that I was forced to do it. I don't want people to think I was abused as a kid.' 

Hot contenders: Overs' star Max Stone, the Boys' Josh Daniels and the Girls' Louisa Johnson left together 

Hot contenders: Overs' star Max Stone, the Boys' Josh Daniels and the Girls' Louisa Johnson left together 

Overjoyed: Eccentric contestant Bupsi Brown was revelling in her success 

Overjoyed: Eccentric contestant Bupsi Brown was revelling in her success 

Designer dude: Seann Miley Moore was dressed in his usual flamboyant style 

Designer dude: Seann Miley Moore was dressed in his usual flamboyant style 

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