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    Countdown To The 2011 Jingle Bell Ball!

    The countdown is on for this year's spectacular 2011 Jingle Bell Ball at London's O2 Arena. Check out what's going on backstage right now!

    1. The Wanted's dressing room at the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball

      1. The Wanted's dressing room is prepared at the O2 Arena ahead of the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    2. The empty O2 Arena In London

      2. Crew get to work on getting the stage and O2 Arena ready for the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball with Rihanna.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    3. Lighting crew at the O2 Arena

      3. Lighting crew prepare for Pixie, Rihanna and The Wanted's performances at the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    4. Labrinth's dressing room at the Jingle Bell Ball

      4. Labrinth's dressing room is prepared ahead of the 'Earthquake' star's arrival at the O2 Arena.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    5. Capital FM studio at the O2 Arena

      5. The Capital FM Studio is recreated at the O2 Arena for live broadcasts through the Jingle Bell Ball.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    6. Rihanna's kit at the O2 Jingle Bell Ball

      6. Rihanna's stage kit arrives at the O2 Arena ahead of her performance at the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    7. The empty O2 Arena in London

      7. The empty O2 Arena before Capital FM fans arrive to party at the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    8. The green room at the Jingle Bell Ball

      8. The Green Room at the O2 Arena is where the stars relax after their Jingle Bell Ball performance.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    9. Crew working behind the scenes at the O2 Arena for the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball

      9. Crew test the lighting and stage kit ahead of the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball show at London's O2 Arena.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    10. Microphones in the Capital FM studio at the O2 Arena

      10. The Capital FM studio is recreated at the O2 where artists will be interviewed after performances.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    11. Calvin Harris' dressing room at the O2 Arena

      11. Calvin Harris' dressing room is prepared at the O2 Arena before his Jingle Bell Ball performance.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    12. The empty Capital FM studio at the O2 Arena

      12. The studio from which Capital FM broadcasts live from the O2 throughout Jingle Bell Ball weekend.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    13. The Backstage filming area at the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball

      13. The filming area at the O2 where artists are interviewed for Capitalfm.com after their performances.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    14. Jason Derulo's dressing room at the O2 Arena

      14. Jason Derulo's dressing room at the O2, prepared before the 'It Girl' singer's arrival at the JBB.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    15. Behind The Scenes At The 2011 Jingle Bell Ball

      15. Crew move in extra seating at the sold-out O2 Arena ahead of the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball weekend.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    16. Crew canteen at the Jingle Bell Ball

      16. The canteen where the Capital FM crew fill their faces before and after the Jingle Bell Ball show.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    17. Microphones for Jingle Bell Ball artists

      17. Microphones are laid out for Rihanna, Calvin Harris and the rest of the Jingle Bell Ball line-up.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    18. The stage being built at the O2 Arena London

      18. Crew put the finishing touches to the stage at the O2 Arena for the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    19. James Barr outside Rihanna's Jingle Bell Ball dressing room

      19. James Barr tracks down where Rihanna will be getting dressed for her Jingle Bell Ball performance.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    20. Olly Murs' dressing room at the O2 Arena in London for the Jingle Bell Ball

      20. Show-opener Olly Murs has the finishing touches put to his dressing room at the O2 Arena.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    21. James Barr films at the Jingle Bell Ball

      21. James Barr films a video walkaround of the dressing rooms at the Jingle Bell Ball venue in London.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    22. The artist interview filming area at the Jingle Bell Ball

      22. A sneak preview of the film set where Pixie Lott and co will be interviewed for Capitalfm.com.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    23. Microphones used for sounchecking at the Jingle Bell Ball

      23. Artists' microphones are tested ahead of soundchecks at the O2 Arena before the Jingle Bell Ball.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    24. The empty O2 Arena the day before the Jingle Bell Ball

      24. The empty O2 Arena the day before it will be filled with thousands of Capital FM fans.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    25. Backing dancers' area at the Jingle Bell Ball

      25. The area for artists' backing dancers to warm up for their 2011 Jingle Bell Ball performance.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    26. Crew on stage at the Jingle Bell Ball

      26. Crew prepare for soundchecks ahead of the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball at London's O2 Arena.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    27. Rihanna's dressing room at London's O2 Arena

      27. Rihanna's wardrobe, where the star prepares for her Jingle Bell Ball set, is the largest on site.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    28. Pixie Lott's dressing room at the Jingle Bell Ball

      28. Pixie Lott's dressing room, where the 'All About Tonight' singer gets ready to go on stage.

      Picture: Richard Johnson

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