X Factor 2012

• 21 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...

• 22 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...

• 23 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...

• 24 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...

• 25 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....

• 26 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...

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

• 28 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,...

• 29 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....

• 30 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....

• 31 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....

• 32 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...

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

• 34 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....

• 35 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...

• 36 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...

• 37 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....

• 38 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...

• 39 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...

• 40 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...