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The frizzy-topped duo were introduced as the talent show wannabes were given a rock masterclass by Brian, 62, and bandmate Roger Taylor ahead of tonight's Queen night.

Guitarist Brian, who will perform mega-hit Bohemian Rhapsody alongside the hopefuls tomorrow, was so impressed with Jamie's curly mop that he modestly asked him: "Are you trying to copy me?"

Danyl ... reassured by rockers

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Queen fan Jamie, 34 - nicknamed "Jamie Afro" - confessed he WAS, replying: "It's part Brian May and part Jimi Hendrix." Jamie will sing the rockers' smash Radio Ga Ga on tonight's ITV show. He said: "Queen are heroes of mine. I know this performance is going to be the best of my life."

Brian and Roger, 60, also met contestants Danyl Johnson, Stacey Solomon, Joe McElderry, Lloyd Daniels, Olly Murs and twins John and Edward Grimes in London.

And Brian had reassuring words for Danyl, who will be singing the group's We Are The Champions.

I'm Going Slightly Mad ... wacky Stacey snaps Queen

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The 27-year-old singer has been blasted for being cocky. But Brian said legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury - who died in 1991 - had faced similar criticism.

He said: "Freddie was accused of being arrogant more than once. You need to go out there and give it to the audience".

John and Edward, dubbed Jedward, will perform Under Pressure - with lyrics by rapper VANILLA ICE.

The 18-year-olds, from Dublin, have already been compared to the '80s star, real name Robert Van Winkle, due to their ice-white quiffs.

I Want To Be Break-Free ... Olly with broken hand

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Now they will add his words to Queen's bassline in the style of his 1989 hit.

The twins' mentor Louis Walsh said: "If there's one thing people know about Jedward, it's that they are entertaining. I guarantee this will be their most entertaining performance ever. I'm convinced they'll avoid the sing-off."

Last night Louis, 57, hinted the twins would be signing a record deal - even if they got the push.

He said: "Jedward will soon sign a deal, there's huge interest in them. They'll be making records and having the time of their lives.

A Kind Of Tragic ... twins and Queen

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"As far as I'm concerned they've won already as they've proved Simon Cowell wrong. I'll be happy to get one more week - but they can keep going and going."

The tone-deaf twins controversially stayed in the show last week after Cowell took the decision back to the public vote with the pair in the bottom two.

Meanwhile Olly made a last-minute dash from rehearsals to hospital yesterday. The 25-year-old Essex boy - favourite to win the show - was taken for X-rays on the hand he broke on a punchbag inside the X Factor house.

Old days ... Brian and Roger with Queen

Medics wanted to check the break hadn't shifted, requiring an operation. And Olly had an anxious wait for the all-clear to sing tonight.

One patient at University College Hospital said: "He looked worried so we wished him luck."

The BBC hit out last night over the scheduling of the X Factor final, which will take place on the same night as the Sports Personality of the Year.

The December 13 clash means the Beeb's glittering event will be left with the ratings crumbs.

A BBC spokesman said: "It's a real shame."

Cowell's singer pal Sinitta was forced to wear a FACEMASK at the X Factor studios yesterday - to avoid giving him her cold.