The X Factor has seen its fair share of iconic acts over the years, and a recent collaboration has left fans with mixed reactions.
Some of the most recognizable names to have appeared on the show have reunited for a new project, but it's not what fans were expecting. Instead of a new album or TV show, they've come together to advertise mayonnaise.
The campaign, which features Honey G and Ant & Seb, sees the group performing a cover of Sweet Caroline with lyrics changed to promote Hellmann's mayonnaise.
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However, not everyone is pleased with the reunion. Fans are expressing disappointment that their favorite acts didn't make the cut, with some taking to social media to express their frustration.
One fan wrote, "No Holli D Grey Jervais, no Ablisa, no Rachel Lester, no Dawn the apprentice jockey, no AI Zoe Alexander, no Kelly Northall, no Emma Chawner, no Spanish Penelope, no Debbie Stevens. This is not iconic in the slightest."
Another fan joked that Hellmann's "couldn't afford the divas," sharing pictures of the acts that didn't make it into the ad.
The response to the ad has been mixed, with some people finding it entertaining and others finding it toothless and lacking in bite.
It's a debate that has left fans questioning whether the reunion is a celebration of the acts' mediocrity or a missed opportunity to bring back the best of the X Factor.
