They might only have been the runners-up in last year's X Factor, but boy band JLS certainly don't seem to have suffered as a result.

The foursome drew a massive crowd and got a hysterical reaction when they appeared at Manchester's Trafford Centre to turn on the Christmas lights.

As well as flicking the switch on the shopping centre's illuminations, they also cranked out a couple of their songs for the eager crowd - which was largely comprised of excitable females.

As the last remaining group in this year's X Factor, we wonder whether John and Edward will get this gig next year?

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