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Label: The X Factor

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Simon Cowell has tweeted about Louis Walsh's exit

Zig and Zag mas­ter­mind Simon Cowell has appeared to confirm rumours that Louis Walsh will not be returning to The X Factor this year. Reports of Louis' departure cir­cu­lated in yesterday's papers…
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2014 A‑Z: W is for WILL THIS DO

They usually talk about Steve Brookstein being the archetypal X Factor 'failure', don't they? Sometimes Leon Jackson too. Sometimes Matt Cardle. Obviously these people aren't really failures in the proper sense, just artists who…
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Which X Factor finalist would have the lowest-selling Christmas Number One?

Following news of its release being pulled forward yesterday evening, we put a bet on Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' 'Uptown Funk' being this year's Christmas Number One. It's already Number One on…
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Steve Brookstein's got a book coming out. But what's in it?

So take a look at this now.
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25 name suggestions for The X Factor's absurd eight-piece boyband

It is claimed that The X Factor's ludicrous/possibly amazing eight-piece boyband are still looking for a name. They are even running a com­pet­i­tion to look for a suitable moniker. Let's assume…
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The X Factor UK will now also be shown in the US

'Season' (series) 11 (!) of The X Factor UK will be 'aired' in America, it's been announced. The new deal means the entire 'season' (series) will be shown on the…
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Mel B has been announced as a judge on The X Factor

'For Once In My Life' hitmaker Mel B has been announced as the fourth and final judge for this year's X Factor (the UK one, obviously). According to The Sun…
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Paloma Faith's apparently 'held talks' about being a judge on The X Factor

Paloma Faith is appar­ently 'in the running' to be a judge on The X Factor. Mind you, there aren't many female popstars who aren't linked to that job at the…
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Ella Henderson stands a good chance of conquering 2014

Main points: 1. We heard Single One recently and hold onto your hats because it is really rather remark­able. It's a dramatic, stylish belter called 'Ghost'. The song is all about Ella…
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Syco have signed Proper Popstar Tamera Foster

She is coming.
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