She's known for shocking wherever she goes with her raunchy antics and racy performances.
But Rihanna proved she can just as easily do delicate and demure as she took to the stage at The X Factor final on Sunday night...
Performing a stripped back version of her latest track, Stay, the 24-year-old singer proved that she certainly has the X Factor with a flawless rendition.
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She's a winner! Rihanna wowed as she took to the stage for a stripped-back performance on The X Factor final
A far cry from her usual eye-popping numbers, Rihanna teamed her outfit with white T-bar sandals and a somewhat bizarre strap around her calves.
The Bajan beauty had ditched the flowing locks she has been sporting of late, reverting her chic and stylish cropped 'do.
All white on the night: The 24-year-old singer dazzled in a white cutout detail ensemble by Alexander Wang
Demure: Rihanna's performance was much more toned-down than her usual stage style
That's more like it! It wasn't long until Rihanna got the crowd pumping with an up-tempo rendition of We Found Love
Dazzling: Ri-Ri was surrounded by explosions of light as she stepped her performance up a notch
Although the audience initially seemed a little perplexed by Rihanna's toned-down, stripped-back performance, it wasn't long until she got the crowd pumping with her up-tempo chart-topper, We Found Love.
Jumping around the stage as she exerted all her energy into her performance, the star was surrounded by explosions of fire and a thumping beat as she got the crowd going.
Chic: The singer was sporting a cute crop as she bounded about the stage
Delight: Rihanna thrilled the crowd as she greeted fans in the audience at Manchester Central
Take A Bow! The beauty put on an energetic display during the second half of her performance
Diamond girl: The singer dazzled in her stunning white ensemble
Cheryl wrote: 'And the winner of the X factor is @rihanna!!!!!'
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock added: 'Rihanna went and done it again! Ahhh she's so amazing! X Leigh x'
The night also featured a performance from former X Factor stars One Direction, who finished third on the show back in 2010.
VIDEO: A demure Rihanna performs at the X Factor final
Former contestants: One Direction took to the stage to perform their upcoming track Kiss You
Gamers: The band performed in front of a video game-themed set
And after rocking out in front of a screaming crowd, the boyband admitted they could empathise with the finalists after having been in the same position two years ago.
Liam said: 'We've been up there and we all completely feel for them, we know exactly what it's like and we wish them the best of luck tonight.'
Monochrome madness: The boyband took to the stage in matching black and white ensembles
They've got the X Factor! (L-R) Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles
Playing the piano as she belted out her upcoming hit, the Scottish singer looked positively stunning in a black form-fitting cut-out detail dress.
Star performer: Emeli Sande took to the stage for a rendition of her upcoming track, Clown
She told them: 'You've come so far and you've all done so well, be proud.'
The dramatic X Factor final saw James Arthur crowned winner of the 2012 series following a tense sing-off between the two talented artists.
LBD: The Scottish singer wowed in a form-fitting cut-out detail dress as she performed in front of a crowd of 10,000 at Manchester Central
Talented: The star praised James Arthur and Jahmene Douglas for how far they've come in the competition
He said: 'Thank you, thank you so much. Have I really won? Wow. I don't know what to say.'
But Jahmene Douglas was full of praise for his pal, admitting James was his 'idol'.
He said: 'It's such a blessing to even share a stage with such a talent, he's my idol.'
Winner! James Arthur was crowned winner of The X Factor on Sunday night
Firm friends: James Arthur and Jahmene Douglas both beamed as they were surrounded by their co-finalists
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