We're back at the O2 Arena and today is the day! Capital FM will be coming live from the backstage area at the Jingle Bell Ball as some of the biggest artists in hit music take to the stage on day one.
If you followed yesterday's backstage blog, then you know you can expect all the gossip, pictures, videos and Twitter action right here.
Today's Jingle Bell Ball will be a day to remember – and here are the artists that are going to make it happen: Bruno Mars, One Direction, Cheryl Cole, JLS, Little Mix, The Script, Rizzle Kicks and Lawson.
Basically, it's going to massively exciting – and we'll be bringing you all the action in real time along the way.
Keep refreshing this page because we'll be updating it all day as the action unfolds. Don't forgot to join in the debate by posting a comment on this page.
Live Blog
11:59am - Sneaking back on to tell you to head to our Sunday live blog for all the latest action from day two of the Jingle Bell Ball.
23:14pm - We think you could say that's a wrap for day one, but before we go, here's a must-click link for you to enjoy. Hope you enjoyed it - and don't forget to come back tomorrow for day two!
The biggest and most beautiful pictures from Saturday's epic Jingle Bell Ball 2012.
22:54pm - We're getting a bit emotional, Bruno's just closed day one of the Jingle Bell Ball with 'Just The Way You Are'. There is confetti shooting into the sky!
22:34pm - Bruno Mars just said some lovely words about Mark Ronson, whose watching his set side of stage. He's just launched into a cover of Amy Winehouse's version of The Zuton's 'Valerie', which the super-producer was responsible for.
22:27pm - *DING DONG* Hear that? It's the sound of amazing picture gallery o'clock. We had a super star-studded red carpet on day one of the Jingle Bell Ball and you can see all the highlights below...
Get a load of the stars arriving for the epic Jingle Bell Ball 2012 on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December.
22:18pm - It's been a while since we brought you some setlists, so these will bring you up to date. Don't forget to click the links to see the full reports.
22:15pm - Bruno Mars, our final act of the night, has just taken to the stage to round off what has been an amazing first day of this year's Jingle Bell Ball. You'll be pleased to know the sassy dance moves were out in full!
21:52pm - Meanwhile, Lawson have become the latest people to find Lawson backstage. We loved this photo so much we had to put it on the blog.
21:50pm - One Direction are on stage RIGHT NOW and the roof on the O2 Arena is struggling to stay on. #Loud
21:37pm - Hey look, it's only Taylor Swift and James Barr. Told you she was here!
21:28pm - OK, so the surprises KEEP ON COMING tonight! Look who just joined Cheryl on stage. It's only her manager Will.i.am!
21:23pm - Here she is...
21:14pm - Another OMG moment - Cheryl has just taken to the stage and she's kicked off her performance with 'Fight For This Love'. She is wearing a black figure-hugging jumpsuit that has to be seen to be believed. Stay tuned for a picture!
21:05pm - It's non-stop backstage. We've been joined by magician James Went, whose been dazzling some of today's artists backstage with some tricks. You can see his trick with JLS below, and click the link to see The Script trick.
20:49pm - WOW! Everyone's got their mobile phones out for Lawson's performance of 'Standing In The Dark' and it looks incredible! If you're at home, get your phone out and wave it at the screen... Ok maybe not.
We took a picture...
20:45pm - Some amazing backstage photos from the backstage area...
As the final touches are made to the Jingle Bell Ball show, check out our live gallery of backstage pictures, showing what's happening at the O2 Arena.
20:38pm - Lawson are on stage right now and rumour has it that Taylor Swift (who arrived as a surprise Baller with One Direction) is watching them side of stage.
She says Hi!
20:17pm - Are you down with the trumpets? The O2 Arena certainly is. The crowd is currently going wild for Rizzle Kicks. There is also some crazy cool effects going on with the stage - be sure to check that out when he pop the performances up.
20:08pm - Here's a round-up of The Script's set and their entire setlist.
19:52pm - The Script's Danny has just dedicated 'Hall Of Fame' to the entire O2 Arena - thanks Danny! He's singing the song like a champioooonnn on the walkway.
19:21pm - Little Mix are on stage right now at the Jingle Bell Ball! Sounds great girls, even without Perrie.
19:17pm - It's official: Haylor aka Harry Styles AND Taylor Swift are at the Jingle Bell Ball. She jetted in over night just to see One Direction!
16:57pm - We just snuck into the Capital filming room, where we'll be shooting all our online videos during the Ball and where Capital TV are also working. There's even a photobooth full of amazing props - brace yourselves!
16:19pm - Rich and Kat are on air right now, so tune in for some seriously awesome Jingle Bell Ball gossip...
> Rich And Kat: Live At The Jingle Bell Ball: 4pm - 6pm
15:51pm - Those One Direction boys have had a busy week, they've been warming up for the Jingle Bell Ball with two New York gigs, including a performance at Madison Square Garden. They only arrived back in the UK hours ago, but headed straight for the O2 with some interesting cuddly toys. Roar! (Click the picture more cuddly toy photos.)
(Picture: Splash)
15:21pm - Bruno Mars is in the middle of his soundcheck RIGHT THIS SECOND. He's sounding pretty great. We're just hoping he brings out the sassy dance movers.
15:03pm - Keep it Capital FM now to hear The Bassman at the Jingle Bell Ball. Live link below...
13:58pm - There was lots of excitement over lunch about Cheryl's performance tonight. The 'Call My Name' star has already sound checked and people are expecting big things from her performance.
Because one helping of Cheryl is never enough, she'll be back tomorrow with a certain group called Girls Aloud. We're totally excited about that - and so is Cheryl, who's been chatting about rehearsals and more specifically Sarah Harding's dancing skills. Hit the link below to hear Cheryl's thoughts tomorrow...
13:08 - It's all kicking off on Capital's Twitter . We're currently asking our followers to send in their #JBBFace. Here are some of our favourite so far...
12:33pm - Cheryl's just been on stage - we're having a bit of a moment right now - and, as you would expect Soliders, she was delivering the goods. As Professor Green says, you can read all about it here.
11:30am - JLS are making us wanna with their soundcheck right NOW! If you want to know what happened during Little Mix and Lawson's soundchecks, hit the links below.
10:51am - It's non-stop action this morning. Little Mix are warming up on stage now for their performance tonight - the room is shaking with the sound of the Mix.
They're really excited about performing...
Jingle bell ball tonight agghhhh so excited its gonna be immense we hope to see u little mixers there :) Jesy xxx
A little reminder, Perrie Edwards won't be joining the girls tonight – she's not very well . Get well soon Perrie!
10:29am - Morning! So we're here, back under the cover of the O2 Arena for day one of the Jingle Bell Ball. Are we excited? Umm, this GIF says it all…
Today's line-up is amazing: Bruno Mars, One Direction, Cheryl Cole, JLS, Little Mix, The Script, Rizzle Kicks and Lawson will all be performing today.
In fact, we just strolled past Lawson, who were sound checking and sounding GREAT!
And finally, it's time for today's weather. For anyone coming down to the O2 Arena today, we can report that the weather is #amaze. (OK, so it's always brilliant inside, but it's actually really good outside as well!)
P.S. - take a look at Friday's backstage blog to see what happened when Fake JLS took over our backstage area.
Surprise guests, chilling with Cheryl in the studio and sneak peaks inside dressing rooms. It's all in our Jingle Bell Ball 2012 backstage picture gallery.
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