Contestants queue for X Factor auditions (stock) (Image: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

Music fans have been left stunned after learning a former X Factor pair are performing as a duo again - nearly 17 years after their memorable audition on the ITV programme. Back in 2008, Ant and Seb took to the stage with Peter Andre's 'Mysterious Girl' before judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl .

The duo described themselves as a fusion of Usher and Rick Astley at the time, but were quickly mocked by the panel who couldn't contain their laughter at their vocal abilities. Simon remarked afterwards: "'Where do I start? I mean, it's more like Ant and Deaf." It prompted an indignant Seb to hit back: "We know we're good enough, Simon. No disrespect, but we feel we're pretty good." Content c

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