X Factor fans were confused by the lack of ABBA songs in 'ABBA week'
Viewers weren't happy the acts only performed a short Mamma Mia! medley
This year The X Factor set up a very special treat for viewers: ABBA week.
Not only did Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus join the semi-final this Saturday alongside select cast members from the Mamma Mia! films, but viewers were promised a Saturday night packed with songs by the Swedish supergroup.
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However, fans couldn’t help feeling a little frustrated after watching an hour of the acts performing some distinctly non-ABBA tunes, from Snow Patrol’s Run to Bon Jovi’s Livin on a Prayer.
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And although viewers saw all contestants perform a short Mamma Mia! medley, many thought it wasn’t worth the hype.
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Especially when Acacia and Aaliyah rapped Money, Money, Money...
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Fortunately, fans will hear marginally more ABBA music on Sunday night, with the cast of Mamma Mia! set to perform songs from the hit film.