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Louisa Johnson visits her old primary school with X Factor mentor Rita Ora as her campaign for the show final ramps up

Published: 11:24 EST, 7 December 2015 | Updated: 16:14 EST, 7 December 2015

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She’s agonisingly close to realising a lifetime's ambition after landing a place in The X Factor final.

And aspiring singer Louisa Johnson took things back to basics as she visited her old primary school in Grays, Essex, on Monday alongside her mentor Rita Ora.

Hundreds of screaming schoolchildren waving homemade posters greeted the pair as they stepped off the 'Battle Bus' outside St Thomas of Canterbury School.

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Dream come true: X Factor finalist Louisa Johnson, 17, visited her old primary school in Grays, Essex, on Monday, alongside her show mentor Rita Ora

Shoulder to lean on: Inside the bus, Rita rested on Louisa as she appeared to take a quick nap

Louisa looked thrilled to be back as she excitedly waved to the youngsters while exiting the personalised bus.

The pop star in the making, 17, cut a fashionable figure in a pair of high-waisted skinny grey jeans with ripped knees, and a cropped long sleeved white top which showed off her toned tum and pierced bellybutton.

Injecting a dose of glamour to the ensemble were a pair of towering black heels which laced up above the ankle down to the toes.

Louisa's long flowing golden locks tumbled down her shoulders from a neat middle parting. The singer look fresh-faced for the occasion, opting for minimal make-up.

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Teamwork: The pair strolled towards the school hand in hand with matching big smiles as they prepared to greet the young fans

Good friends: Rita and Louisa have developed a close bond through the course of the show which was clear to see as they sauntered side by side

Supporters: It's no secret that all in attendance will be voting for Louisa come Saturday and Sunday's final shows. The partisan crowd assembled on the street all held 'Vote Louisa' posters

Arriving: The teenager waved to the children as she stepped off the Battle Bus

Handing out the hugs: The X Factor hopeful shared a warm embrace with her mentor

Happy to be home: Rita joined Louisa as she jumped for joy after making it to the final of the competition

Loving it: Louisa lapped up the attention at her homecoming as she ran down the road waving to her supporters

Making them proud: Louise beamed as she posed alongside her parents in her kitchen

Good times: The songstress was surrounded by fans as she stood on her doorstep

Meanwhile, Rita, 25, dressed in a fitted navy dress coat which came down to her thighs, allowing a glimpse of flesh before a pair of thigh-high black boots covered the remainder of her pins.

The songstress matched her protege in the hair department, again choosing to wear her wavy tresses down over her shoulders.

Typically, the RIP star applied a flash of pink lipstick to make a bright statement.

The pair strolled towards the school hand in hand with matching big smiles as they prepared to greet the young fans.

On stage: Rita dressed in a fitted navy dress coat which came down to her thighs, allowing a glimpse flesh before a pair of thigh-high black boots covered the remainder of her legs

Can they do it? Rita and Louisa will be hoping they can lift the X Factor crown at the weekend

Sign away: The hitmaker happily signed autographs for fans who waited outside Louisa's old school

Touched: The 17-year-old couldn't contain her delights as kind-hearted supporters gave her bouquets of flowers

Getting shirty: Louisa looked like she was finding it hard to take in the level of support when she saw a staff member wearing a personalised t-shirt

All aboard: The Battle Bus was met by Louisa's young fans when it arrived at the primary school

Two of a kind: The blonde pair flashed big grins for the cameras as they boarded the bus

On with the show: The pupils were treated to a special performance from the X Factor finalist

Hands up: The singer let her hair down in the school's studio and threw her hands in the air

Party bus! Rita, Louisa and her campaigners all gave a cheer as they threw their hands up

It's no secret that all in attendance will be voting for Louisa come Saturday and Sunday's final shows. The partisan crowd assembled on the street all held 'Vote Louisa' posters.

And the 17-year-old couldn't contain her delights as kind-hearted supporters gave her bouquets of flowers.

Joining Louisa in the final are Ché Chesterman and Reggie N Bollie after Lauren Murray lost out to the judges vote in Sunday's semi-final.

The Ghanaian duo have never been in the bottom two and have proved to be hugely popular with the voting public.

Keeping it real: Reggie N Bollie will appear on the Metro Radio Christmas Live red carpet tonight

Always smiling: The lively duo have impressed the judges with their upbeat attitude and catchy rhythms and are delighted to still be in the competition

The lively pair have impressed the judges with their upbeat attitude and catchy rhythms and are delighted to still be in the competition.

Speaking to ITV before making the final three, they said: 'If we make the Final, I think the two of us will aim to be motivational speakers because it’s like a one in a million chance for artists like us to make it to the Final.

'We would use our story to inspire anyone who thinks they aren’t good enough – you don’t have to be the best, you just have to work hard.'

And the boys will get a taste of the celebrity lifestyle on Monday when they appear on the red carpet for the Metro Radio Christmas Live event in Newcastle as part of a trip to their mentor Cheryl Fernandez Versini's hometown.

Made it: Ché Chesterman survived the final sing off of the series to make his way into the X Factor final

Striking: Louisa rocked an eye-catching orange leather dress ahead of Saturday's first final show

Lemon and lime: Reggie N Bollie will bring their colourful stage presence to the series finale no matter what the outcome

Popular: The Ghanaian duo have never been in the bottom two and have proved to be hugely popular with the voting public

Living the dream: Before they were confirmed for the final, the pair said they would become motivational speakers if they progressed

Loud and proud: Hundreds of screaming schoolchildren waving homemade posters greeted the pair as they stepped off the 'Battle Bus' outside St Thomas of Canterbury school