The 16 finalists from this year’s X Factor series will be releasing a charity single in aid of ACT & Children’s Hospices UK.

The acts will release their cover of the Rose Royce classic ‘Wishing On A Star’ via download on November 20 and via physical single on November 21.

The single will be relased via Simon Cowell's record label Syco Music.

All profits from the single will go to ACT & Children's Hospices UK. There are an estimated 23,500 children and young unlikely to live to reach adulthood.

Simon Cowell said: "Having worked close hand with this charity and seeing the amazing work they do for kids and their families who need help and support, I am thrilled that the X Factor charity single this year will benefit this charity.’"

The single is the fourth charity release from X Factor, following last year's cover of David Bowie's 'Heroes', 2009's cover of Michael Jacksons's 'You Are Not Alone,' which supported Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital and 2008's 'Hero' which raised over £1.3 million, again for the 'Help For Heroes' charity.