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The new series of X Factor could see finalists performing alongside holograms of some of music's biggest stars, if producers get their way.

It is believed that the production company behind the hit ITV show are investigating the possibility of using hologram technology after seeing Celine Dion performing with a 3D Elvis Presley on American Idol.

Chatting to The Sun, a source revealed that: "The X Factor has to keep getting better so they are looking at holograms as a way of creating a splash."
 
Adding: "Imagine Elvis or Amy Winehouse at the grand final. It would be incredible TV and an amazing experience for contestants. The technology's there and has been used on several big stages.
 
Explaining that Celine Dion also uses a hologram of Stevie Wonder, who is still alive, the source continued: "The X Factor final is perfect for something like this. It nearly happened last year after show boss Richard Holloway saw the Stevie Wonder hologram at Celine Dion."

Hologram technology is nothing new in the world of music but took a significant leap forward in 2012 when Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg brought Tupac back at Coachella festival.

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