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Walsh and Cowell at loggerheads

Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh had a furious row backstage at ‘The X Factor’ this weekend.

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Former care-home worker ejected from ‘X Factor’

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X Factor dream to end for two more acts

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Nicole Scherzinger has hinted she will return to 'The X Factor' as a judge.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2010

Fans rally behind Gamu

Claims that 'X Factor' reject Gamu Nhengu was kicked off the show because of worries over her immigration status were rubbished today as the clamour for her to be re-instated grew.

Tue, 05 Oct, 2010

Axed 'X-Factor' teenager tipped to bounce back

A teenage 'X-Factor' contender has been made one of the favourites to win the competition despite being kicked off the talent show last night.

Mon, 04 Oct, 2010

Favourites make it to X Factor finals

A “drama queen”, a care home assistant and a supermarket worker were the amongst lucky few who tonight made it through to the X Factor finals.

Sun, 03 Oct, 2010

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Sharon Osbourne compared Louis Walsh’s Over 28s group on ‘The X Factor’ to “a bunch of old pirates”.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2010

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