Olly Murs has defended James Arthur.

MORE than it being a badge of honour, it seems that the only way to succeed in the X Factor is to get dumped out of the show early, or at the very least not win the damn thing. The modern pop landscape is littered with music competition winners who went on to sink without trace.

Lucy Spraggan has hit out at James Arthur on Twitter after a text row.

'The X Factor' bosses have ordered an alcohol ban on contestants.

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

Lucy Spraggan has been invited back to perform on ‘The X Factor’ final.

X Factor mentor Tulisa Contostavlos has paid tribute to Lucy Spraggan after the singer was forced to pull out of the competition.

Lucy Spraggan today said she was “gutted” to leave the X Factor because she is not well enough to perform.

'X Factor' loser Jade Ellis consoled herself with the “real treat” of a reunion with her daughter after being kicked off the hit talent show.

X Factor hopeful Jade Ellis became the fourth act to leave the singing competition tonight after three judges opted to save boyband Union J.

X Factor judges Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos were locked in peace talks last night after he accused the N-Dubz star of having “fag-ash breath” in front of millions of viewers.

Things turned personal between the judges on The X Factor live shows when Gary Barlow accused Tulisa Contostavlos of having “fag ash breath”.

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

'X Factor' bosses have removed mini-bars from the hotel rooms of this year's contestants.

Viewers saw X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos break down in tears after choosing not to put one hopeful through to the final 12.