The finalists of this year’s ‘X Factor’ competition were decided tonight as supermarket worker Mary Byrne bowed out of the contest.

THE disparate threads of the Celtic Tiger Tragedy suddenly became woven into a single tapestry of sorrow at the opening of the Convention Centre Dublin as what was intended to be the icon of the boom instead showcased those buried beneath the rubble of the bust.

They are renowned for their out-of-tune singing and mistimed dance moves, but 'X Factor' twins John and Edward are expected to unveil a new talent to fans.

'X Factor' phenomenon Jedward have confirmed a nationwide tour for this April.

Alexandra Burke has vowed never to date a dancer.

Singers G4 and Steve Brookstein are neck and neck in the fight to win a £1m (€1.4m) record contract on tomorrow night’s X Factor final.