Little Mix opened the first live show of The Search with a bang as they performed their new single Sweet Melody on Saturday.
Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards took to the stage in black and white leather skintight outfits.
Jade Thirlwall was noticeably absent from the performance as she was forced to self-isolate at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Showstoppers: Little Mix opened the first live show of The Search with a bang as they performed their new single Sweet Melody on Saturday
Taking to the stage after the performance, host Chris Ramsay said: I am so happy to finally say welcome to Little Mix The Search. We are here to find the next big thing in music.
When the ladies took their seats, Chris added: ‘Now obviously Jade is currently isolating at home but we have her here.’
Jade then appeared on screen from home and admitted she was saddened to not be in studio.
‘She said: ‘I am doing alright, I’m obviously gutted that I can’t be here tonight but I’m happy that I can do it from home.’
Wow: Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards took to the stage in black and white leather skintight outfits
The six bands who are in with a chance to win the show and go on tour with Little Mix told viewers the names they have chosen for their bands during the episode.
The vocal and instrument band opted for the name Since September, the boy band called themselves Priority and the girl vocal group chose the name Nostalia.
The rap and r&b group revealed they had chosen YChange for their name, the mixed group went for Jasper Blue and the girl dance group named themselves Melodaze.
Since September were the first group to take to the stage and performed I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift.
One down: Jade Thirlwall was noticeably absent from the performance as she was forced to self-isolate at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Stunning: Leigh-Anne donned a leather leotard with a large collar while Perrie opted for a black leotard with a v-neckline
Impressed with the performance, Leigh-Anne said: ‘I feel quite emotional watching you. You look and perform like you’ve been together for years.’
Jesy added: ‘With bands like this normally, there’s a frontman but with you boys, you’re all frontmen, you all own the stage.’
The groups are judged on a score out of 100 per cent with each Little Mix member able to give a maximum socre of 25 per cent.
Having impressed all four of the ladies, Since September received a high score of 84 per cent.
Style: Jesy put on a sizzling display in a black bra that highlighted her washboard abs
Next to perform were Nostalia who were one girl down as member Mya-Louise was absent due to personal reasons.
The group performed Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) by Mya and were praised as ‘the strongest vocalists of the whole competition’ by Perrie and received a score of 90 per cent.
The competition series was postponed earlier this month when a ‘small number’ of crew members contracted the virus.
Next up were New Priority who received a more mixed reception from the judges with Jesy saying: ‘Something was missing for me.’
However, Jade disagreed saying: ‘Jesy Nelson what were you listening to? The audacity! You should be proud of yourselves boys, well done,’ with the group getting a score of 87 per cent.
The statement read: ‘Jade has to self-isolate this week and will therefore be carrying out her role as Mentor on Little Mix The Search from home.
‘For this Saturday’s show, Jade will participate via video link, continuing to mentor alongside Jesy, Leigh-Anne and Perrie.’
Details: ‘Jade has to self-isolate this week and will therefore be carrying out her role as Mentor on Little Mix The Search from home’, the statement read
People in the UK self-isolate if they show any symptoms or are tested positive for COVID-19. They also quarantine if someone they live with or a member of their support bubble catch the virus.
Despite mixing with the crew members in question, artists Jade, Perrie, 27, Jesy and Leigh-Anne, both 29, have gotten the all-clear.
‘They’ve all tested negative and do not need to isolate,’ a source told The Sun. ‘They will be regularly tested throughout the run of the series.’
A spokesperson for the BBC added: ‘We can confirm that a small number of people on the Little Mix The Search production have tested positive for coronavirus and they are now self-isolating following the latest government guidelines.
Uh oh: The competition series was postponed earlier this month when a ‘small number’ of crew members contracted the virus
‘Due to the format of the show we have made the decision to postpone Saturday’s programme.
‘There are rigorous protocols in place to manage Covid-19 as the safety of all those involved in the production is paramount. We hope to be back on air on Saturday 24 October.’
Host Chris Ramsey had also taken to Twitter to confirm he’d also tested negative for COVID-19 as he told fans he was ‘gutted’ the live shows had been postponed.
We’ll be back! Host Chris Ramsey had also taken to Twitter to confirm he’d also tested negative for COVID-19 as he told fans he was ‘gutted’ the live shows had been postponed