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.

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big loss

X Factor 'loveable rogue' dies aged 64 after working with Simon Cowell on hit show

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judge in

Former Britain's Got Talent judge set to rejoin for Saturday's semi-final

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DOUBLE VISION

Eurovision legends look unrecognisable as they go backstage at contest

TV
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taking to the stage

Huge girlband star announces first solo album & tour and it's VERY soon

Music
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OS-EMPIC

Sharon Osbourne's gaunt appearance sparks concern after her Ozempic revelation

Showbiz
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Mini Me

Huge telly star shares snap of rarely seen son – can you tell who his dad is?

Celebrity
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SOAPY PASTS

The six huge stars you forgot were in EastEnders before finding fame

Soaps
Cheryl to BLOCK son Bear from inheriting Liam Payne’s multi-million pound fortune until he’s at least 25 Exclusive

BEAR NECESSITIES

Cheryl to BLOCK son Bear from inheriting Liam’s fortune until he's 25

Celebrity
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RY'S RETURN?

Rylan secretly recording with chart legend as he 'eyes up a return to music'

Bizarre
‘Obnoxious & snobby’ – Simon Cowell launches blistering attack on super rich & makes surprise admission about own wealth

SIMON LETS RIP

Simon Cowell launches attack on super rich & makes surprise admission

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Silent Strain

Liam Payne's guilt over spending money and determination to pay family debts

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private struggle

Simon Cowell reveals crippling secret battle that forced him to leave bash

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WORTHY ACT

X Factor and West End star lands first ever Glastonbury slot 16 years after show

Music
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TWINS TIME

Pregnant Jesy Nelson's due date revealed as star spends TWO months in hospital

Celebrity
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Baby Bliss

Jesy Nelson shares happy pregnancy pictures as she awaits arrival of twins

Celebrity
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quick turnaround

I've been on every reality show but I'm constantly worried about money

Reality
Inside X Factor’s fresh backlash as former host reveals she was sacked and ex judge slams bosses over ‘lack of support’

BAD FACTOR

Inside X Factor’s fresh backlash as ex judge slams bosses over ‘lack of support’

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tv fallout

The biggest TV co-star feuds ever – from This Morning duo to The X Factor judges

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