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X Factor's Alexandra laid low by bug

11/10/2008 - 09:24

X Factor finalist Alexandra Burke has been ordered by doctors to quit rehearsals for the show due to a throat bug, according to the papers.

The X Factor: Finalists revealed!

The X Factor: Finalists revealed!

05/10/2008 - 19:21

The 12 finalists for series five of The X Factor have been revealed, in a special extra episode shown on Sunday night.

The X Factor: Who will be chosen?

The X Factor: Who will be chosen?

04/10/2008 - 20:53

The 24 remaining acts in The X Factor have had their last chance to impress their mentors, in the hope of winning a place in the live finals.

X Factor finalists to record charity single

X Factor finalists to record charity single

04/10/2008 - 11:36

This year's X Factor finalists are to record a single in aid of the charity Help For Heroes, according to The Sun.

Dannii breaks silence over X Factor judges

Dannii breaks silence over X Factor judges

02/08/2008 - 07:07

Dannii Minogue has finally spoken out over her feud with former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, which led to backstage fireworks on the last series.

Cheryl dashes Girls Aloud's TV hopes

Cheryl dashes Girls Aloud's TV hopes

29/07/2008 - 14:36

Cheryl Cole has apparently upset her Girls Aloud bandmates by ruining their chances of starring in another TV show.

Cheryl Cole is 'the new Cilla', says Louis

Cheryl Cole is 'the new Cilla', says Louis

13/07/2008 - 09:28

X Factor judge Louis Walsh has said that new panellist Cheryl Cole has the potential to become 'the next Cilla Black'.

'Wales is talentless', says Simon Cowell

'Wales is talentless', says Simon Cowell

08/07/2008 - 10:13

X Factor judges Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh have sparked outrage after calling the Welsh 'talentless'.

X Factor judges Dannii and Cheryl 'in feud'

X Factor judges Dannii and Cheryl 'in feud'

06/07/2008 - 08:04

A huge backstage feud has broken out between new X Factor judge Cheryl Cole and fellow judge Dannii Minogue, according to the papers.

X Factor: Cheryl beats Dannii in 'best bod' poll

X Factor: Cheryl beats Dannii in 'best bod' poll

03/07/2008 - 17:17

Cheryl Cole has been voted as having the UK's 'favourite fantasy body' - beating her fellow X Factor judge Dannii Minogue in second place.

X Factor's Dannii: 'It's a dream without Sharon'

X Factor's Dannii: 'It's a dream without Sharon'

23/06/2008 - 10:31

Dannii Minogue has claimed it's 'a dream' working on The X Factor without Sharon Osbourne.

Holly Willoughby: 'I am talented, you know'

Holly Willoughby: 'I am talented, you know'

18/06/2008 - 17:30

She made headlines for her figure-hugging dresses hosting Dancing on Ice, but Holly Willoughby has revealed that her success is not just due to her voluptuous figure.

Cheryl Cole replaces Sharon on The X Factor

Cheryl Cole replaces Sharon on The X Factor

10/06/2008 - 20:37

Cheryl Cole will replace Sharon Osbourne as a judge on The X Factor.

Mel B tipped to be X Factor judge

Mel B tipped to be X Factor judge

08/06/2008 - 07:51

Spice Girl Mel B is being tipped to replace Sharon Osbourne on the judging panel of The X Factor, according to the papers.

X Factor Sunday show causes a storm

X Factor Sunday show causes a storm

07/06/2008 - 22:02

Plans to move the X Factor results programme to Sunday in the next series could be in jeopardy, according to the papers.

Sharon Osbourne quits The X Factor

Sharon Osbourne quits The X Factor

06/06/2008 - 16:08

Sharon Osbourne has quit her role as a judge on The X Factor, it has been confirmed.

Dannii Minogue negotiates Xtra cash

Dannii Minogue negotiates Xtra cash

04/06/2008 - 17:20

X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has apparently negotiated a half a million pound pay rise.

The Xtra Factor: Holly takes over from Fearne

The Xtra Factor: Holly takes over from Fearne

18/05/2008 - 12:12

Dancing on Ice host Holly Willoughby is taking over Fearne Cotton’s presenting duties on The X Factor’s sister show.

Sharon Osbourne demands Xtra cash

Sharon Osbourne demands Xtra cash

14/05/2008 - 14:19

Sharon Osbourne has apparently demanded a massive £500,000 pay rise to return for the new series of The X Factor.

'X Factor disrupts students', says politician

'X Factor disrupts students', says politician

12/05/2008 - 14:42

A top politician has criticised shows like The X Factor - claiming that students' desire for fame is interfering with their education.


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