 Assisted by a guitarist from her band, she began with a section of "Islands" and transitioned into the chorus of "Love the Way You Lie".Cher Lloyd, a British singer, performed the song in the final five of "The X Factor UK"s seventh season.Mernie Gilmore of the "Daily Express" commented that the song is "a duet for a reason" as Lloyd performed both Eminem's and Rihanna's parts.