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.

Simon Cowell is like a dad & gave me away at wedding…but I have to go through Lauren to speak to him, says Lucy Spraggan Exclusive

LUCE LIPS

Simon Cowell is like a dad to me…but I have to go through Lauren to speak to him

Music
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poignant

Watch the heartwarming moment Jesy Nelson’s partner Zion dances with tiny daughter

Celebrity
JLS reveal secret friendship with global pop superstar as they hint at new music plans Exclusive

ON THE BEAT AGAIN

JLS reveal secret friendship with pop superstar & hint at new music plans

Bizarre
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baby update

Jesy Nelson reveals she's home with newborn twins after 3 months in hospital

Celebrity
How Nicole Scherzinger went from Pussycat Dolls spat to bigger star than ever thanks to prestigious award & movie talks

CAREER HIGH

How Nicole Scherzinger went from Pussycat Dolls spat to a bigger star than ever

Showbiz
Emotional scenes as Westlife stars turn up to support Louis Walsh as he pays final farewell to mum after health battle

FINAL FAREWELL

Emotional scenes as Westlife stars turn up at Louis Walsh' mum's funeral

Showbiz
Emotional scenes as Westlife stars turn up to support Louis Walsh as he pays final farewell to mum after health battle

FINAL FAREWELL

Emotional scenes as Westlife stars turn up at Louis Walsh' mum's funeral

Showbiz
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OUT OF THE ASHES

New Love Island host is X Factor star who Simon Cowell made QUIT group

News TV
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CHANGING TIMES

Simon Cowell makes confession as he opens up about the loss of his parents

Celebrity
BGT’s most shocking final moments ever from gruesome mid-air disaster to dog owner pelted with DEATH threats after win

FAN FURY

BGT’s most shocking final moments ever – including gruesome mid-air disaster

Reality
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big reunion

Huge girlband set to reunite after seven years – but one member WON’T be back

Music
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ganging up

Dannii Minogue resparks Sharon Osbourne & Graham Norton feud over 'pile on'

TV
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BABY SURPRISE

X Factor finalist gives birth to her 1st child after keeping pregnancy secret

News TV
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heel-y bad

Boyband star shares hospital snap and reveals he will be on crutches for months

Celebrity
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BACK TOGETHER

Jade Thirwall drops huge hint that Little Mix are set to reunite

Celebrity
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new mother

Jesy Nelson opens up on 'heartbreaking' time in ICU with new photo of twins

Celebrity
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TROLL HELL

Declan Rice & Lauren Fryer's pals reveal toll of online abuse on relationship

Sun Club
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new look

X Factor legend Wagner, 69, stuns fans with HUGE muscles after body transformation

Reality