KIERA Weathers dazzled on her return home from the X Factor as she performed in front of thousands at a rain-soaked St Helens Christmas Lights switch on.

The 18-year-old from Clock Face was among a line-up that was headlined by former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle.

Kiera performed We Found Love, Return of the Mack and Show Me Love.

St Helens band Stillia and Emmerdale actor Michael Parr strengthened the local flavour, while Britain's Got Talent singer Calum Scott and X Factor's Alien Uncovered added to the atmosphere.

Thousands of families gathered in Victoria Square at various intervals over the three and a half hour show with many clutching umbrellas to shelter from the rain.

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