MATT Cardle mania will be on display when Essex University stages a special live screening of this weekend’s X Factor final.

Fans can join the film crew and friends of the 27-year-old from Little Maplestead at the Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall at Colchester Campus.

Last year the uni hosted a similar event for fans of Witham favourite Olly Murs, who came second to Joe McElderry in the final.

The show will be screened on Saturday, as will Sunday’s show if Matt reaches the final stages.

Admission is free but is strictly by ticket only. To apply for tickets, log on to applausestore.com