X Factor 2012

X Factor winner James Arthur beat Christopher Maloney and Jahmene Douglas in the final 3. Chris Maloney exited the show on the final weekend following an incident with staff.

Christopher Maloney: The rise, fall and rise again of the 'X Factor' contestant

Stumbling and shaking as he entered the audition hall, Christopher Maloney looked far from comfortable with the idea of stardom. But after sharing his musical prowess with the X Factor panel, the judges...

Nicole and Tulisa's best 'X Factor' hairstyles of 2012

Stylish showdown for stunning 'X Factor' ladies Nicole and Tulisa

James Arthur crowned winner of 'X Factor'

Union J miss out on a place in 'X Factor' semi-finals after receiving the least public votes

Boy band Union J have lost a place in the semi-finals after being eliminated from X Factor after receiving the least public votes. The three remaining acts are women's favourite James Arthur,...

'It feels so right,' says Rylan Clark as he bows out of 'X Factor'

The X Factor dream is over for Rylan Clark. The spray-tan loving Essex boy was sent home by a trio of judges on the ITV show after ending up in the last two of the public vote. The 24-year-old novelty...

How to braid 'Golden goddess' Ella Henderson's gorgeous Greek plaits

Since her debut performance at the X Factor auditions, Ella Henderson has stunned audiences with her fabulous voice and unique sense of style. Key to the talented young singer's look – named...

Big shock as Ella Henderson is eliminated from 'X Factor'

Ella Henderson has been eliminated from X Factor in what Scherzinger described as a "great tragedy" and host Dermot O'Leary dubbed "one of the biggest shocks we've ever had on the results...

The show goes on for Nicole Scherzinger after grandmother's funeral

A sombre Nicole Scherzinger was spotted emerging from the Tamarind restaurant in London on Thursday night, following a very tough week. The X Factor judge had just returned to London after...

Tulisa vs. Nicole: The best of the 'X Factor' fashion face-off

The rivalry is fierce onstage as the contestants battle it out to keep their place in the nation's favourite singing competition. But fans of the X Factor remain just as transfixed by the unspoken battle...

'X Factor' dream over for District 3 after Louis Walsh refuses to vote

X Factor became a battle of the boybands this weekend, as District 3 and Union J went head to head in the sing off. Finally trio District 3 were eliminated, ending their hopes of taking the competition...

'X Factor': Kye Sones eliminated after deadlock saves Rylan Clark

Kye Sones was eliminated from the X Factor after a deadlock saved controversial contestant Rylan Clark once again. Kye and Rylan had a sing off after the pair received the least amount of votes...

Fright night for 'X Factor's Rylan as he celebrates birthday with Halloween bash

Known for his flamboyant style and great sense of fun, X Factor star Rylan Clark was not one to shy away from the cameras on his birthday night out. The star celebrated his 24th with his fellow...

Taste of the A-list life for 'X Factor' contestants at 'Skyfall' premiere

If their music careers take off, the X factor contestants can expect this kind of treatment full time. But for now it was a rare treat for the TV star seach hopefuls as they joined a roll-call of celebrities...

Battle of the outfits or battle of the bands? 'X Factor' heats up in the style stakes

As MK1 were eliminated in yet another deadlock this week, judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Nicole Scherzinger entered a style battle of their own on the X Factor. After launching her own clothing line earlier...

Second 'X Factor' show, second deadlock: Competition heats up as Gary loses another act

X Factor viewers were in for another shock this week as the judges went to deadlock again over who would stay on the show. As boyband District 3 and soulful songstress Melanie Masson battled to keep their...

Too much like Adele? Ella Henderson's X Factor style is 'timeless and classic'

Despite being only 16, the talented X Factor contestant Ella Henderson performed not only another flawless show but was remarked upon as "timeless and classic" by American superstar...

'X Factor' first live finals turn into dramatic showdown

X Factor's first round of live finals didn't fail to disappoint as the show's adrenaline-inducing format left viewers glued to the screen on Saturday and Sunday. In a series of revelations, the programme...

As live shows start, which of these contestants has the X Factor?

Judge Gary Barlow says they're "the best yet", but who are the twelve acts who went through to the X Factor live finals at the weekend? In two emotional episodes full of tears and tantrums,...

Grieving Gary Barlow cancels 'X Factor' trip to focus on family

Gary Barlow has canceled a trip to Majorca for X Factor's judge's house round. The singer will instead stay in Britain to comfort his wife Dawn after the couple's baby girl Poppy was stillborn 12 days...