But when a friend accidentally let slip on Twitter the time and location of the event, many of Sam's 'Callafans' planned to come along at 5.30am to take a peek.
TheCallafans at Heathcote preparatory school in Danbury have been backing Sam from the start and are looking forward to seeing the Great Totham singer-songwriter perform to millions of TV viewers when the public vote begins at the weekend.
Now his Inverclyde ‘Callafans’ will be hoping for a sneak preview of his new material when he performs live next month to kick-off the festive season with a Christmas cracker.