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X Factor 2017 - Liverpool
‘No current plans’ for another series of The X Factor, says ITV
Reports suggest creator Simon Cowell has axed the programme after 17 years.

Thu, 29 Jul, 2021

Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh join X Factor hopefuls in a singalong at final auditions
Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh join X Factor hopefuls in a singalong at final auditions

Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh joined singing duo Just Us during the final day of this year’s auditions.

Mon, 25 Sep, 2017

Rita Ora's home 'targeted by thieves days before Simon Cowell robbery'
Rita Ora's home 'targeted by thieves days before Simon Cowell robbery'

X Factor judge Rita Ora was the victim of a burglary less than a week before a robbery at boss Simon Cowell’s mansion, according to reports.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

’X-Factor’ hopefuls reveal the allure of Croke Park auditions
’X-Factor’ hopefuls reveal the allure of Croke Park auditions

Velvin Lamont, the self-proclaimed Son of Love from Cork, made it though to the next round of the X Factor auditions that kicked off in Croke Park in Dublin yesterday.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015

Brian McFadden wants to be a judge on The X Factor
Brian McFadden wants to be a judge on The X Factor

And one person who could use Brian's career advice is 13-year-old Molly, his eldest daughter with ex-wife Kerry Katona.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

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