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'He kind of changed my life' - Louis Walsh on working alongside Simon Cowell
'He kind of changed my life' - Louis Walsh on working alongside Simon Cowell

Louis Walsh, who is currently on the judging panel of Ireland's Got Talent and whose wildcard Bary D'Arcy from Cork is competing in this weekend's semi-final, joined Ray D'Arcy on RTÉ Radio 1.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2019

What has James Arthur done since winning the XFactor?
What has James Arthur done since winning the XFactor?

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Xfactor finalists announced as Union J leave the competition
Xfactor finalists announced as Union J leave the competition

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Cowell offers Ella record deal

Three days after her shock exit from the XFactor, Simon Cowell has offered Ella Henderson a record deal.

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