Little Rebels: X Factor winners ignore formal dress code to rock the NTA red carpet in ripped leggings and mini skirts

They've already established that they're not quite prepared to play to the usual girl band stereotype.

And Little Mix's appearance at tonight's National Television Awards was the perfect example of their funky off-beat approach.

The foursome showcased their edgy style on the red carpet- making a contrast to the other female guests of the evening, most of whom opted for full-length gowns.

Jesy Nelson opted for her trademark leggings- but eschewed her favourite animal print style in favour of a ripped black pair.

She teamed her legwear- which displayed her still-shrinking frame- with black leather spiked heels.

The 20-year-old wore a zebra-print top embellished with a bright poppy pattern, with a black leather waistcoat, revealing slim tanned arms.

Jesy's high-volume curls contributed to the eye-catching effect, and she added red lipstick for a further splash of colour.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock continued the poppy theme wearing a daring white, leopard print and black dress emblazoned with poppies to match Jesy's, completing her look with smokey eyes and red lips.

She and Jade Thirlwall both wore cute ankle socks with bare legs for an alternative look, with Jade also sporting black braces over an orange shirt to youthful effect.

Perrie Sinclair was sleek in black leggings and a black vest, accessorising with a sparkling gold headband and cross pendant, which perfectly set off her blonde locks.

The girls took to the stage to perform their X Factor stalwart Don't Let Go by En Vogue, which went down to rapturous applause.

Perrie had taken to the official Little Mix Twitter account upon their arrival to post: 'At the O2 I think I might die with excitement! :O so nervous for tonight, hope it all goes well.

Getting ready to rock & roll now! Perrie <3'

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Lothario Steve Jones gets his flirt on with giggly Nicole Scherzinger

He was banned from bedding his female colleagues by Simon Cowell.

But X Factor USA host tried his luck tonight with the sizzling Nicole Scherzinger, live on air during the X Factor USA final.

The Welsh Lothario, 34, cheekily asked Nicole if he could spend Christmas with her - after probing her on her holiday plans.

Whole lot of love: Nicole Scherzinger got the come on from host Steve Jones tonight during the X Factor USA final which aired on Fox in the U.S.

Cheeky: Nicole was taken aback at first but then became giggly after Steve asked her if he could spend Christmas with her

Flirty behaviour: Steve has vowed to bed Nicole if he gets the axed from the show next season, pictured here after the show

Glamorous night: The judges arrive on stage at the start of the night for the grand finale show

A winner is crowned: Melanie Amaro was overwhelmed after being named the first winner of the U.S. show

Kitty Brucknell sports unflattering hair piece as she clings onto her 15 minutes

Kitty Brucknell may fancy herself as Lady Gaga's new best friend, but Kitty Brucknell should perhaps draw the line at emulating her style.

Last night, the kooky X Factor singer rocked up to The Box in fancy dress attire, channelling her inner flapper - complete with blonde beehive.

Dressed head-to-toe in black, the former Britney Spears impersonator opted for an oversized androgynous blazer and tassled knee-length skirt.

Fashion faux pas: Kitty Brucknell attempts to channel Lady Gaga with fake hair

15 minutes of fame: Kitty is clinging onto her moment in the spotlight

Here comes trouble! Dirty Pretty Things star Jay Camilleri appears to have a confrontation with a passer-by

Wining and dining: X Factor reject Kitty Brucknell leaving Nobu Berkeley with her boyfriend, banker Derek Gorman last night

My man: Derek came out of the woodwork last month, despite Kitty never having mentioned she had a boyfriend before

Flowers for my sweetheart: Derek presents the former Britney Spears impersonator with a massive bunch of red roses

Still milking the spotlight: The fame-hungry singer wore a tight black dress with a fluffy jacket and skin-coloured tights

Date night: Despite the public display of affection, Derek revealed last month the couple had not had sex which is in stark contrast to Kitty's raunchy persona

Home to separate beds? The couple leave in a taxi

X Factor 2011: Gary Barlow unlikely to return as Simon Cowell plans overhaul

So long Gary… it's Simon to the rescue: Barlow unlikely to return as Cowell plans X Factor overhaul

X Factor Judges: Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos Kelly Rowland and Gary Barlow

Pop legend: BBC bosses decided Lulu's stint on Strictly Come Dancing had “cheapened her reputation”

Ignored: ITV executives have not returned calls from Emma Bunton's agents

The X Factor: Reality show reject James Michael turns to modelling

James Michael

may not have impressed X Factor judge Gary Barlow but it seems the fashion world has become quite taken with him.

The former reality TV contestant, who was sent home just one week into the live shows, stars in the new MrPorter.com campaign.

The retail site, launched in February, is the younger brother of online shopping Mecca Net-a-Porter.

Model behaviour: James Michael, modelling a Dolce & Gabbana jumper, stars in the new campaign for MrPorter.com

Busy bee: The singer took time out from touring and recording his own songs

Popular boy: The singer has amassed 43,000 on Twitter

Little brother: Mr Porter, a retail website for men, launched in February

Tulisa's sheer dress leaves little to the imagination on X Factor

Tulisa hits a bum note as her sheer dress leaves little to the imagination on X Factor

In the last two weeks, Tulisa Contostavlos's arm tattoo has been the focus of attention on The X Factor.
 
But Right now, she unwittingly managed to deflect the spotlight onto her curvy derrière as she ended up flashing it on the live results show.

Wearing a figure-hugging sheer black dress, Tulisa ended up showing off her bottom as she jumped for joy after learning her act Little Mix has progressed to the semi-finals.

Glam: Tulisa Contostavlos looked chic in a fitted black and gold dress at the X Factor results show last night

Oops: The 23-year-old's sheer dress ended up exposing her bottom as she celebrated with Little Mix

Peachy: The N-Dubz star didn't realise her dress would appear transparent under the studio lights

Celebrate: Tulisa couldn't hide her joy as her girl group got through

Tension: Tulisa and Little Mix (L-R) Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson wait to hear their fate

X Factor crew wrecked our wedding: Pair's reception is ruined by catering errors and starstruck guests

It should have been the perfect wedding in every way. The five-star country estate in leafy Hertfordshire had been booked for 18 months and bride Kelly Filistad had spared no expense.

But Kelly had not planned for the presence of The X Factor, which was filming scenes in the hotel on her big day in August.

Guests were served the wrong food, a wedding cake went missing, the DJ played the wrong track for the couple’s first dance and, instead of toasting the newlyweds, guests wandered off to find the ITV show’s judges.

Overshadowed: Kelly and Rob Filistad with X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos, before the presence of the ITV show”s cast and crew took the shine off their big day

Shattered hopes: The couple chose The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire as their dream wedding location – only for staff to be distracted by the filming

Consolation prize: The hotel offered a photograph with head judge Gary Barlow