Fans Excited For Bruno Mars, JLS And One Direction At Jingle Bell Ball 2012 – Audio

8 December 2012, 17:25 | Updated: 8 December 2012, 18:26

Thousands of fans begin arriving at London's O2 Arena telling Capital who they are exited to see.

Fans have been speaking to Capital FM as they arrive at London's O2 Arena for the Jingle Bell Ball 2012.

16,000 people are arriving at the venue, and Capital has been speaking to some of the lucky fans who managed to get hold of a ticket.

One gentleman arriving at the venue said Bruno Mars was the one act he was most looking forward to.

"[He's] a good, good man," he said.

Amelia, who was wearing "snowflake boppers" on her head, came to the O2 with her friend Hannah and said they were "excited" for JLS to take the stage.

One Direction and Lawson were also high on the pair's list of must see acts.

Cheryl Cole, JLS, Little Mix, The Script, Bruno Mars, Rizzle Kicks, Lawson and One Direction will all be performing on day one of the Jingle Bell Ball.

Day two features Girls Aloud, The Wanted, Pink, Conor Maynard, Rita Ora, Example and Calvin Harris.

Listen to Capital FM's showbiz reporter Kevin Hughes speaking to fans outside London's O2 Arena below:

Capital FM talk to fans arriving for the Jingle Bell Ball...

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