Simon Cowell has said he will have a more hands-on role on The X Factor as he considers it to be his “baby”.

Nicole Scherzinger thinks Jack Black would be a "great" 'X Factor' judge.

Controversial X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney will appear in the live tour despite reports that he had fallen out with show bosses and some of his fellow contestants.

X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney claims he has been “bullied” and subjected to a “witch hunt” since finishing third on the TV talent contest.

James Arthur was named the winner of the X Factor last night.

James Arthur was named the winner of the 'X Factor' tonight.

Gary Barlow is proud "underdog" Christopher Maloney has made it so far on 'The X Factor'.

'The X Factor' bosses reportedly had to draft in 'fans' when they filmed Christopher Maloney's homecoming.

X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney is hoping a song by his mentor Gary Barlow could help him cruise to victory.

Simon Cowell has reportedly made no plans for launching Christopher Maloney's career.

Nicole Scherzinger has threatened to quit 'The X Factor'.

'X Factor' finalist James Arthur was welcomed by hundreds of fans today as he returned home, accompanied by his mentor Nicole Scherzinger.

An 'X Factor' win for Christopher Maloney could damage the show’s reputation, axed boyband Union J have warned.

Boy band Union J have become the latest act to be voted off 'The X Factor'.

James Arthur nearly quit 'The X Factor' after suffering panic attacks.

Profits from this year's 'X Factor' winner's single will go to a children's charity.

James Arthur wanted Christopher Maloney out of 'X Factor' instead of Ella Henderson.

Rylan Clark "felt ready" to leave 'The X Factor' last night.

Rylan Clark is the latest hopeful to be given their marching on orders from the X Factor.

Rylan Clark was booted off the X Factor tonight.

James Arthur "hates" the fact he went through on 'The X Factor' "at the expense" of Ella Henderson.

Ella Henderson was eliminated from X Factor last night in what was a “great tragedy” and “one of the biggest shocks we’ve ever had on the results show”.

Ella Henderson was eliminated from X Factor tonight in what was a “great tragedy” and “one of the biggest shocks we’ve ever had on the results show”.

The 'X Factor' stars caused havoc at Disneyland Paris.

US star Kim Kardashian launched her new clothing range in London – but confessed she still makes fashion faux pas.

Nicole Scherzinger promises more bickering with Gary Barlow.

Gary Barlow spoke for the first time about the loss of his stillborn baby daughter last night.

Ella Henderson believes she can win 'The X Factor' with help from her dead grandfather.

The new series of the X Factor starts with a bang as shy supermarket worker Jahmene Douglas wows the judges in tonight’s show.