X Factor 2012

• 41 Craig Colton says goodbye to 'X Factor'
  The X Factor dream is over for Craig Colton. The Liverpool lad has left after going head to head with Amelia Lily in the sing-off. The decision went to the public vote for the first time in the competition...

• 42 Get the look: Tulisa Contostavlos
  NDubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos has become a household name overnight thanks to her starring role as a judge on this year’s X Factor. And the 23-year-old is looking lovelier than ever. Added...

• 43 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....

• 44 Lady Gaga comforts Kitty Brucknell with hugs and wine after 'X Factor' exit
  They say every cloud has a silver lining. And that's certainly true for exiting X Factor contestant Kitty Brucknell. The eccentric singer was clearly devastated to leave the competition but...

• 45 An exclusive look behind the scenes at Frankie's last 'X Factor' show
  Ever wondered what the X Factor hopefuls get up to minutes before the live shows? Having a quick bite before singing in front of millions, messing around with rival contestants and getting last minute...

• 46 X Factor evictees given a second chance
  After the recent furore surrounding this year's X Factor, there's another twist in the tale. Since Frankie Cocozza left the show, there's been much speculation as to whether another contestant...

• 47 Controversial Frankie Cocozza forced off 'X Factor' following rule break
  In a shock statement it has been announced that X Factor contestant Frankie Cocozza has left the competition.  The 19-year-old singer - who has appeared on five live shows - has apparently been asked...

• 48 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....

• 49 High emotion as The Risk and Johnny voted off 'X Factor'
  X Factor boyband The Risk and veteran singer Johnny Robinson have been sent home from the competition in a double elimination. The first act to go was The Risk in a move that shocked their mentor Tulisa...

• 50 Tulisa or Alexandra? 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.  This...

• 51 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....

• 52 Boris Becker gets involved in 'X Factor' bullying row
  When X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos accused contestant Misha B of bullying at the weekend, debate raged on Twitter. And it wasn't just members of the general public who got involved....

• 53 Tulisa vs Kelly: Who's got the 'X Factor' when it comes to fashion?
  Forget the singing – the real interest is on how the two newcomers are performing. Both Tulisa and Kelly really dressed to impress at the weekend, using the X Factor as a platform to showcase some...

• 54 Leona Lewis talks about her new album, X Factor hopefuls and her animal charity campaign
  Leona Lewis talks about her new album, X Factor hopefuls and her animal charity campaign

• 55 Cheryl and her 'fabulous Geordie accent' receive plaudits on US 'X Factor'
  Her American dream came to a swift end when she was fired as a judge on X Factor USA after just three weeks. Yet Cheryl Cole has received a positive response from US TV critics who watched the preview...

• 56 Welsh wonder Steve Jones has the 'X Factor'
  Welsh hunk Steve Jones is conquering LA, not only as the US X Factor host, but also as a model. The TV star took part in a fashion shoot for online retailer Very.co.uk where he showed off his model...

• 57 Ashley said to be comforting Cheryl after her 'weirdest few weeks'
  Following her US X Factor fiasco, Cheryl Cole has thanked fans for inundating her with messages and presents. Writing on her blog to fans whom she described as "my little soldiers", the pop...

• 58 New X Factor judges arrive in Birmingham for the first round of auditions
  It's that time again. The search for Britain's new superstar got underway this week with the first X Factor auditions. And with the recent news surrounding Cheryl Cole, all eyes were on the...

• 59 Manager Will.i.am promises Cheryl will be back 'bigger and stronger'
  There has been no word from Cheryl Cole since she was axed from the US X Factor. But her manager, Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am has spoken out in support of the star, promising she will be coming back "bigger...

• 60 Cheryl's out: New UK 'X Factor' judging panel line-up is announced
  The line-up for the new series of The X Factor has finally been announced. After months of speculation, ITV have released a statement on Twitter confirming that the four judges are Gary Barlow, Louis...