X Factor 2011: Little Mix dream of being new Spice Girls "They are our inspiration"

Several groups have come close to taking the Spice Girls' crown, but no one has ever made it - until now that is.

Even All Saints, Sugababes and Girls Aloud never quite captured the girl power that Ginger, Sporty, Baby, Scary and Posh possessed.

But the Little Mix are now ready to reign in the world of girl power, crediting the feisty Wannabe quartet as their 'inspiration'.

Survivors: After taking part in the charity single performance, it was revealed Little Mix were safe and will return for the semi-final next week

“Inspiring”: Mel C and Emma Bunton have given Little Mix words of encouragement

Could they win Little Mix performed an incredible rendition of Christina Aguilera song Beautiful

Insecurities: Jesy Nelson has suffered Twitter abuse regarding her weight

Soulful: Jesy and Jade, along with Perrie and Leigh-Anne, put their emotions into their second song

Pass the tissues! The girls looked visibly moved after their performance

Breaking records: Little Mix are the only girl group to have made it into the top five on X Factor