X Factor

Britney mimes again

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:03:34 GMT

Britney Spears tried to put her widely-criticised appearance on X Factor behind her on a birthday tribute show on US television.

X Factor stars give Britney verdict

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:10:26 GMT

The Take That boys were not too impressed with Britney's X Factor miming, but the stars of the show loved it.

Lorenzo admits flirting with Cowell

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:53:18 GMT

Latest X Factor reject Ruth Lorenzo has revealed that her flirting with Simon Cowell on the show made her more confident.

Britney sets the record straight

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:10:25 GMT

Britney Spears has returned to America ahead of the UK screening of a documentary about her life.

Britney announces UK tour dates

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:18:08 GMT

Britney Spears has announced two UK concert dates for next year - the only European shows in her upcoming world tour.

Rachel slams 'bully' Louis

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:47:19 GMT

X Factor reject Rachel Hylton has called judge Louis Walsh a bully after her exit from the show.

Beyonce tops the charts

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:07:47 GMT

R&B star Beyonce Knowles has bumped the X Factor charity single off the top of the charts, ending its three-week reign.

Rachel Hylton voted off X-Factor

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:07:02 GMT

Rachel Hylton has been voted off The X-Factor

X Factor hand gesture investigated

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:33:10 GMT

X Factor's Rachel Hylton has been spotted apparently making a gun gesture with her hands on last week's show.

Same Difference talk 'Pop', X Factor and Louis Walsh

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:45:03 GMT

Same Difference talk 'Pop', X Factor and Louis Walsh

X Factor fans urge Laura probe

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:47:33 GMT

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has been urged by more than 40,000 X Factor fans to investigate telephone voting procedures on the show.

X Factor hopeful's illness drama

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:16:07 GMT

An X Factor contestant who missed the latest show because of illness was spotted enjoying Bonfire Night.

MP backs ejected X Factor star

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:34:36 GMT

Laura White's ejection from the X Factor sparked thousands of calls for her reinstatement and unexpected support in the House of Commons.

Hero holds out at top of chart

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:40:57 GMT

The X Factor charity single Hero has held on to the number one spot for a second week.

X Factor Laura has no regrets

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:35:30 GMT

Laura White says she has no regrets after getting sensationally booted off X Factor.

Dannii Minogue talks X Factor

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:28:53 GMT

Dannii Minogue said she is giving her contestants a good chance of winning this year's X Factor.

X Factor stars meet Mariah Carey

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:49:04 GMT

Mariah Carey has arrived in London as a guest of The X Factor.

Mariah Carey touches down in London

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:40:57 GMT

Song-stress Mariah Carey has arrived in London ahead of this Saturday's X Factor performance.

Dannii Minogue denies dumping rumours

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:26:14 GMT

X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has rejected reports that she was "dumped" as contestant Rachel Hylton's mentor.

Rachel denies she's dumped Dannii

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:24:47 GMT

X Factor judge Dannii Minogue insists she is still keen to mentor contestant Rachel Hylton.

X Factor evictee pleased to go

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:44:04 GMT

The fourth contested to be voted off The X Factor said he is not going to miss the show.

X Factor charity single storms to number one

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:41:26 GMT

The X Factor charity song Hero has becoming the fastest-selling charity single of the decade.

X Factor judges speak out

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:41:36 GMT

As the X Factor contestants go head to head, the judges are placing their bets on who could be the winner for 2008.

X Factor song set for success

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:22:57 GMT

A charity song recorded by the X Factor finalists is set to become the fastest-selling single of the year.

X Factor reject defends Evans

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:46:44 GMT

X Factor reject Scott Bruton has said he is not bitter about being voted off the show on Saturday.

X Factor security stepped up

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:25:03 GMT

Security has been stepped up around X Factor judges and contestants after an extreme Islamic cleric called the show anti-Muslim.

X Factor losers defend Louis

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:23:17 GMT

X Factor rejects Girlband have defended their mentor Louis Walsh, despite criticism from fellow judge Cheryl Cole.

Peter Kay has the last laugh

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:24:24 GMT

Comedian Peter Kay has had the last laugh with his new single charting ahead of X Factor winner Leon Jackson's ballad.

Sinitta dishes the dirt on X Factor hopefuls

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:37:39 GMT

Sinitta dishes the dirt on the X Factor hopefuls

Choreographer Friedman talks X Factor

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:56:32 GMT

X Factor's choreographer Brian Friedman has voiced his disappointment at girl group Bad Lashes being voted off the show.

Noel Gallagher laughs at X Factor gaffe

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:40:40 GMT

Oasis star Noel Gallagher has repeated his criticisms of the X Factor saying: "It's not really about the music, is it?"

Aguilera tops Africa Rising bill

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:17:06 GMT

Christina Aguilera was joined by Seal and Naomi Campbell at London's Royal Albert Hall for an event promoting positive images of Africa.

Ricky Gervais hits back at Louis

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:57:31 GMT

The Office star Ricky Gervais has hit back at Louis Walsh after the X Factor judge used him as a put-down.

Gallagher slams talent show

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:10:28 GMT

Noel Gallagher has hit out at The X Factor, claiming it has "absolutely nothing to do with music".

Bad lashes voted off X Factor

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:20:18 GMT

Bad Lashes have became the first contenders to be voted off this year's X Factor.

X Factor's Daniel on his make-over

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:20:21 GMT

The X Factor's oldest male competitor, Daniel Evans, has opened up about being on the show and his make-over.

X Factor's Austin on school bullying

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:18:20 GMT

X Factor hopeful Austin Drage has been speaking about rumours that he was bullied at school.

X Factor goes live

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:02:41 GMT

X Factor excitement is reaching fever pitch as the talent show goes live this weekend.

X Factor finalists revealed

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:09:58 GMT

The X Factor judges have selected the 12 acts who will battle it out to win the ITV1 talent show.

Bunton 'spices up' X Factor

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:59:37 GMT

Former Spice girl Emma Bunton has revealed her excitement in joining Dannii Minogue's team on the X Factor.

Kelly Osbourne talks about contaception

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:29:05 GMT

Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she is tested four times a year for sexually transmitted diseases.

Britney single delayed

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:12:54 GMT

Britney Spears' comeback single Womanizer will be released later than planned.

Cole: 'Ashley does what he wants'

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:29:02 GMT

Cheryl Cole has said she is not her husband's keeper and is determined he should be a "free spirit".

Same Difference work with Pete Waterman

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:07:19 GMT

Last year's X Factor finalists Same Difference are close to completing their debut album.

Cheryl hints her marriage is OK

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:12:52 GMT

Girls Aloud and X Factor star Cheryl Cole has admitted wanting to attack her footballer husband with her wedding ring.

'Cowell takes a shine to Cole'

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:11:35 GMT

X-Factor judge Louis Walsh reckons Simon Cowell has taken a shine to new arrival Cheryl Cole.

Over 11m tune in to X Factor

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:36:23 GMT

More than 11 million viewers tuned in to the new series of X Factor on Saturday night.

Sparks gives X Factor tips

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:09:53 GMT

Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has given some tips to wannabe X Factor contestants.

X Factor back for fifth series

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:03:45 GMT

X Factor is back for another season on ITV1 from Saturday, with a new line-up featuring Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole.

Cole's X Factor is her instinct

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:21:33 GMT

Cheryl Cole said that she has had a fantastic year in a "weird way" as the new series of X Factor was launched today.

Cheryl's Aloud to pass judgment

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:10:54 GMT

Cheryl Cole has said her Girls Aloud bandmates encouraged her to become an X Factor judge.

Minogue doesn't rule out 'cat fight'

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:04:23 GMT

Dannii Minogue has not ruled out the possibility of a catfight with new X Factor judge Cheryl Cole.

X Factor finalists back suncream campaign

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:48:57 GMT

X Factor finalists Same Difference are back fronting a campaign to encourage kids to wear suncream this summer.

Kelly's loyal to Amy

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:45:57 GMT

Kelly Osbourne knows where her loyalties lie when it comes to good pal Amy Winehouse.

Minogue Believes in Leon

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:32:17 GMT

X Factor judge Dannii Minogue believes last year's winner Leon Jackson just needs the right song to hit it big.

Osbourne quits the X Factor

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:19:10 GMT

Sharon Osbourne has quit as a judge on the X Factor.

Osbourne quits the X Factor

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:00:29 GMT

Sharon Osbourne has quit as a judge on the X Factor.

Mr Nasty Turns Nice

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:44:04 GMT

Simon Cowell proves he's a big softie at heart when he made a massive donation in the States

Rhydian's moving on

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:30:25 GMT

X Factor runner-up Rhydian Roberts has said he wants to put the talent show behind him.

Leon wows fans at homecoming gig

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:13:33 GMT

X-Factor winner Leon Jackson has received a hero's welcome at his first public appearance in his Scottish hometown.

Rhydian's mum says fans 'should move on'

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:54:49 GMT

The mother of X Factor runner-up Rhydian Roberts has urged her son's fans to "move on".

X Factor hit by 700 complaints

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:03:08 GMT

Around 700 complaints have flooded into Ofcom after viewers of X Factor claimed there were voting problems during the live final.

X Factor final frenzy mounts

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:32:06 GMT

As the clock ticks down to the X Factor final, bookmakers are reporting a last-minute flood of bets on Same Difference.

Kylie and Jason reunite for X Final

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:42:32 GMT

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will be singing on Saturday's X Factor final.

Dannii and Sharon rivalry heats up

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:25:14 GMT

Sharon Osbourne has taken a swipe at fellow X Factor judge Dannii Minogue by saying she is only on the show because of her looks.

Dermot quits Little Brother

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:08:12 GMT

Dermot O'Leary has announced his plans to quit as the host of Big Brother's Little Brother.

X Factor's Bev looks to the future

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:58:08 GMT

X Factor reject Beverley Trotman has refused to give up on her dreams of stardom.

Beverley fails to make the X Factor grade

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:49:51 GMT

Singing schoolteacher Beverley Trotman failed to make the grade on Saturday night, getting the axe on X Factor.

X Factor exit won't stop Alisha

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:07:14 GMT

Alisha Bennett has vowed the show is not over - despite being booted off the X Factor on Saturday night.

X Factor reject Andy speaks out

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:17:16 GMT

Ballad singer Andy Williams is the latest wannabe pop star to get the X Factor chop.

Dannii's boy gets the X Factor boot

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:30:59 GMT

It's the end of the X Factor road for Andy Williams, but he reckons one of his mentor's other acts could go all the way.

Futureproof won't hold a grudge

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:43:01 GMT

Axed X Factor competitors Futureproof have said they don't hold a grudge against judge Simon Cowell.

End of the road for Future Proof

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:54:58 GMT

Boy-band Future Proof is the latest act to get the axe from X Factor.

Emily's shock X Factor exit

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:18:56 GMT

X Factor finalist Emily Nakanda has pulled out of the show after she was caught on video attacking another teenage girl.

X Factor reject speaks out

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:49:14 GMT

The latest act to be kicked off the X Factor has spoken out about the song which saw him sent packing.

X Factor Leona to release debut album

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:24:11 GMT

X Factor winner Leona Lewis is about to release her hotly anticipated debut album.

Osbourne 'quits X Factor'

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:43:29 GMT

Sharon Osbourne has walked out on the X Factor, after two of her three acts were faced with the chop.

Girls Aloud dish out X Factor advice

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:20:08 GMT

Girls Aloud have been dishing out advice to X Factor finalists on how to cope with the pressure of singing live in front of the judges.

Louis: 'X Factor houses are fake'

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:06:24 GMT

X Factor star Louis Walsh has revealed that the judges' houses featured in the talent show are not their real homes.

X Factor finalists given Hope

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:46:00 GMT

Girl band Hope are among the favourites to win the X Factor after the finalists were whittled down to 12.