X Factor judges Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos showed they were still friends following his suggestion that she was a “chav”, as they cosied up at the launch of the new series yesterday.

Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumours that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for US version of 'The X Factor'.

Simon Cowell's protege Melanie Amaro was crowned the first winner of the US 'X Factor' last night.