The X Factor’s annual charity single will this year so the 2011 finalists release a cover of Rose Royce’s ‘Wishing On A Star’.

Proceeds from the track, featuring all 16 fnialists to be released next month, will go towards ACT & Children’s Hospices UK.

X Factor boss Simon Cowell said, “I am thrilled that The X Factor charity single this year will benefit this charity.

“I have worked close hand with this charity and seen the amazing work they do for kids and their families who need help and support.”

One of this year’s hopefuls, Marcus Collins shared his thoughts too. “It’s a fantastic song choice, filled with hope. This song is one of my favourites of all time,” he said.

The show first released a charity single in 2008, and each year they have successfully topped the UK singles charts.

You can listen to Rose Royce’s original ‘Wish Upon A Star’ below. Do you think it’s a good choice for this year’s charity single?

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