The X Factor

The X Factor

The X Factor hit our screens in 2004 with Simon Cowell heading up a judging panel of music experts looking to find the next big singing star.

‘My unique selling point is I can jump on radio or TV and release music,’ says Olly Murs ahead of new album Knees Up

KNEESY DOES IT

Singer Olly Murs reveals 'unique selling point' ahead of new album Knees Up

Music
Unearthed snap of Cheryl and Jade Thirlwall in 2008 leaves fans stunned – after they reunite at awards do 

IS THIS A MIX UP?

Unearthed snap of Cheryl and Jade Thirlwall in 2008 leaves fans stunned

Celebrity
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BANNED AGAIN

X Factor reject who hasn't passed driving test banned from roads for 70th time

UK News
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unhappy friday

X Factor star rushed to hospital and put on morphine drip

Reality
Furious X Factor star hits back after being fat-shamed by nasty troll 12 years after ITV show

HITTING BACK

Furious X Factor star hits back after being fat-shamed by nasty troll

Reality
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protective parent

JLS star reveals his mum was behind band’s condom range

Celebrity
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SHOUT OUT TO MY EX

Perrie Edwards weeps over Little Mix strain amid Zayn Malik split

TV
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NO NONSENSE

X Factor legend hits back at fat-shaming trolls after weight gain

Reality
Nicole and I were pregnant but All Saints’ bosses told us to abort our babies, says Melanie Blatt in new doc Exclusive

BEHIND THE MUSIC

Nicole & I were pregnant – All Saints' bosses weren't happy, says Melanie

Music
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STAR'S STRUGGLE

JLS star's baby rushed to A&E forcing him to pull out of rehearsals 

Celebrity
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back to the start

Simon Cowell set for new X Factor-style show with Spice Girl & US star

Reality
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GRIEF STRICKEN

Louis Tomlinson struggling with Liam's death and says 'I'll never accept it'

Celebrity
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LATEST SINGLE 

X Factor winner Joe McElderry says he’ll be ‘eternally single'

Music
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BGT BACKSTAGE SECRETS

I went to the BGT auditions & this is what ITV don't show you

Reality
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SPEX FACTOR

Simon Cowell launches eyewear range which will help combat health condition

News TV
Cheryl puts on a brave face ahead of anniversary of Liam Payne’s death as she attends Nicola Roberts’ birthday dinner

BRAVE CHERYL

Cheryl puts on brave face ahead of Liam Payne's anniversary as she meets pal

Celebrity
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mother's love

Gemma Collins wants to legally ADOPT Jedward – and heartbreaking reason why

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GAGA FOR ZARA

Louis Tomlinson breaks silence on Zara romance saying he's 'so in love'

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