X Factor: Ella Henderson takes time to thank the Telegraph for support

SHE might have been flat out all week preparing for tonight's live show, but X Factor starlet Ella Henderson still managed to take time out of her busy schedule to thank people back home. The talented teenager has sent a hand-written card to the Grimsby Telegraph newsroom, saying "Thank you so much for the support! It really means a lot! Thanks! Love Ella x" Ella, 16, from Tetney, will join the other 10 remaining finalists – including Cleethorpes-born Micky Parsons of District 3 – on the live stage tonight for Club Classics week. And she revealed on Twitter that her performance will be somewhat of a milestone – her first time dancing on the show. She tweeted: "rehearsals were exhausting! cant believe saturday is arriving soon – its gonna shock people! ahhh get it TRENDING PEOPLE... #ellaisdancing" Meanwhile, her popularity on the social networking site continues to grow – with supporters from all over the world. Closer to home though, MIA:D (@MiaHoranCoiley) tweeted: "@Ella__Henderson there's 'vote ella' posters all over grimsby! You're in the telegraph every night. we will forever support you! x" See www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/xfactor on Saturday and Sunday night and Monday's paper for the latest X Factor news. Send your messages of support to Ella and Micky by filling in the online form. A selection will be printed in the Grimsby Telegraph.

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