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Explosive new memoir reveals Simon's 'genuine love' for Dannii

The sizzling on-screen chemistry between Simon Cowell and Dannii Minogue kept fans of the X Factor rapt during previous seasons of the show. And now explosive claims have emerged that the two judges...

More silverware for Downton servants to polish

They have scooped a Golden Globe and an Emmy award across the Atlantic. And Downton Abbey's accolades continue to accumulate – the successul series was honoured with the top prize at the National...

Mezhgan missing as Simon takes well-earned Barbados break

It's tough work relentlessly carving out careers for pop wannabes on both sides of the Atlantic. So Simon Cowell can be forgiven for living it up in Barbados over Christmas. This year has...

Little Mix vs Military Wives: The race for Xmas No1 heats up

A week after their triumph in the TV talent show, X Factor winners Little Mix have wasted no time installing themselves firmly at the top of the charts with their single Cannonball – but they might...

The X-citement is over for Marcus and co but the friendships live on

It was the series that changed their lives. So it's understandable that the X Factor contestants forged close friendships along the way. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL GALLERY The pop hopefuls, including Londoners Misha...

Mums come first as 'new Spice Girls' Little Mix head for £8 million payday

History-making X Factor champs Little Mix are set to take home millions from lucrative deals, with Simon Cowell planning to turn them into the next Spice Girls. And Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade...

Tulisa or Kelly? Vote for your favourite 'X Factor' outfit of the week

The X Factor isn’t just a search for the next pop superstar. It makes compelling viewing on the fashion front too thanks to the show's seriously stylish judges, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland....

Girl band power as history-making Little Mix take 'X Factor' crown

Little Mix have made X Factor history by becoming the first group to win the title. Mentored by Tulisa Contostavlos, the band scooped the crown in front a 10,000-strong audience at Wembley Arena in north...

Kelly Rowland: 'Amelia coming back was my top X Factor moment'

Misha B's dream is over as she is voted off 'X Factor'

Misha Bryan's X Factor dream is over after she found herself with the least public votes yet again. The 19-year-old was sent home, securing places in next week's final at Wembley Arena for Marcus Collins,...

Tulisa or Kelly? Vote for your favourite 'X Factor' outfit of the week

The X Factor isn’t just a search for the next pop superstar. It makes compelling viewing on the fashion front too thanks to the show's seriously stylish judges, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland....

Remember the time: Paris Jackson and her brothers watch emotional 'X Factor' homage

There were some very special guests in the audience on X Factor USA as Michael Jackson's three children turned out to watch the show’s hopefuls pay tribute to their late father....

Tulisa or Kelly? Vote for your favourite 'X Factor' outfit of the week

The X Factor isn’t just a search for the next pop superstar. It makes compelling viewing on the fashion front too thanks to the show's seriously stylish judges, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland....

Janet Delvin misses out on 'X Factor' semi final after forgetting her words

Janet Devlin has missed out on a place in the X Factor semi-final after her performance failed to win her enough votes. The Irish teenager forgot some of the words to Nineties hit Mmm Bop on Saturday...

Rebecca Ferguson's official video for 'Nothing's real but love'

Tulisa or Kelly? Vote for your favourite 'X Factor' outfit of the week

The X Factor isn’t just a search for the next pop superstar. It makes compelling viewing on the fashion front too thanks to the show's seriously stylish judges, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland....

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