TICKETS for X-Factor finalist Matt Cardle's Colchester show were grabbed in less than half an hour.

Fans braved the freezing cold to queue at Colchester Leisure World before the 1,200 tickets for Tuesday night's show went on sale at 7am.

And with queues covering much of the car park, they were picked up by fans of the 27-year-old from Little Maplestead within minutes.

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