New X-Factor judges announced
Dannii Minogue and Brian Friedman join Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne as X-Factor judges, with Louis Walsh dropped and Dermot O'Leary presenting the next series on ITV.…
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Shephard quits Xtra Factor
Ben Shephard has quit ITV2's The Xtra Factor, reportedly unhappy that Dermot O'Leary took over from Kate Thornton as X Factor presenter.…
Donny Osmond wants to be X-Factor judge
According to The Mirror, Donny Osmond would like to become a judge on the new X-Factor, which needs a fourth judge after Louis Walsh's departure.…
Dermot gets X Factor
Dermot O'Leary has been given the X Factor presenting job, replacing Kate Thornton as part of a planned revamp of the show.…
American Idol judge considered for X-Factor panel after Louis Walsh is dropped
Rumours suggest American Idol judge Randy Jackson may join the X-Factor panel, which is expanding to four after Louis Walsh's departure, with other names also touted.…
Dannii for X Factor?
According to The People, Dannii Minogue is in talks to join X Factor as one of two new judges replacing Louis Walsh.…
Gest favourite for X-Factor judging role
David Gest is reportedly favourite to join the X-Factor judging panel, while allegations emerge that votes from the I'm A Celebrity final were lost.…
Ray Quinn tour dates
X-Factor contestant Ray Quinn has announced a UK tour running from October, with tickets on sale now at £23.…
Joss Stone turned down American Idol guest spot
Joss Stone says she declined a guest judging spot on American Idol because she finds TV talent shows too cruel, while Neil Fox hints at a third Pop Idol series.…
X Factor finalist signed by SonyBMG
Ben Mills, a semi-finalist on the last X Factor series, has signed to SonyBMG, where he will be label mates with winner Leona Lewis and runner-up Ray Quinn.…
Leona wins X Factor
Leona Lewis won X Factor, and her debut single is due for a Wednesday release as a late contender for the Christmas number one.…
eMusic survey names Simon Cowell worst influence on UK music
An eMusic survey names Simon Cowell and The X-Factor as having the worst influence on UK music in twenty years, with John Peel voted the most positive.…