The UK's most popular talent competition launches a fresh series. Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh face a record number of hopefuls this year, who will now audition before both a live studio audience and the…

Britain’s most popular talent competition arrives in Birmingham for auditions, bringing with it a panel of judges including Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh, alongside a live audience. It’s Cheryl's birthday, but w…

The auditions for Britain’s premier talent show proceed, with a fresh wave of aspiring pop stars taking to the stage before the studio audience and the discerning eyes of Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, and Cheryl Cole. As the co…

The nation’s premier open talent competition unfolds, delivering a fresh wave of compelling, perplexing, and astonishing auditions from hopefuls across Britain. These aspiring performers must summon unwavering resolve as they take the stage…

Two auditions remained before the bootcamp rounds and the assignment of categories, and the judging panel of Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, and Cheryl Cole continued their nationwide search for a rising star. Throughout the proc…

The final auditions for this year are underway, bringing together the last of a record number of hopefuls. Judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole, and Louis Walsh are traveling across Britain in search of undiscovered talent. The …

The selected performers journey to London's Hammersmith Apollo for the most demanding bootcamp yet. Judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh, and Cheryl Cole will test the mettle of 200 contestants. Only the most resilient and disti…

Dermot O'Leary welcomes you back for the second event in our intensive weekend. The final fifty contestants now face a crucial second performance before a live audience of thousands. Having honed their craft through the night, each singer h…

The global reach of The X Factor extends as the twenty-four remaining contestants embark on journeys to the judges' houses across the world. Simon Cowell is based at his Los Angeles home, Cheryl Cole in Marrakech, Louis Walsh in Italy, and …

The fate of the twenty-four hopefuls hangs in the balance. At the close of today’s broadcast, they will learn if they have been selected to proceed to the live stages. With only three places available in each category, the judges – Simon Co…

The final twelve contestants stand poised at a crucial juncture, ready to perform live before a national audience. This first of two live shows sees the singers take to the stage, each guided by a mentor from the judging panel. Simon Cowell…

A fresh Sunday night program awaits, revealing the results of the public vote for the final twelve contestants. The two with the fewest votes will face a critical performance, battling for their place in the competition. Afterward, the judg…

Eleven hopefuls will present their talents, vying for a place on the X Factor stage. The competition intensifies tonight, with a special guest appearance by Whitney Houston scheduled for tomorrow. Louis Walsh will be absent from both broadc…

Dermot O'Leary will guide viewers as the final eleven contestants learn the outcome of the public vote. The two with the fewest votes will face a critical performance, battling for their place in the competition. Afterwards, the judges will…

The final ten contestants vie for the public’s favor, striving to remain in the competition. Today’s challenge centers on the sound of Big Band music, demanding that the singers perform alongside a full orchestra. Their success hinges on na…

Tune in to see Dermot O'Leary announce the results of the public vote. The two acts with the fewest votes will face a final performance, vying for a chance to continue in the competition. Afterwards, the judges – Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue…

A complete record of the performances, and much else, from The X Factor's inaugural Rock week.

Dermot O'Leary presents the newly revamped Sunday night edition of *The X Factor*, where the nine remaining contestants learn the outcome of the public vote. Those with the fewest votes will face a crucial performance to determine their fat…

The fight for the crown intensifies as the final eight contestants prepare for the fifth live show on Britain’s most prominent platform. Each performer will strive to captivate both the viewing public and the panel of judges: Simon Cowell, …

Dermot O'Leary presents the live results program. The remaining contestants will be gripped by anticipation as the public vote is announced, for the two with the fewest votes will be forced to perform for their continued place in the final …

With only seven acts left, the competition promises to intensify as performers vie for a place in the final rounds. Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh will watch with keen interest, offering support to their m…

The final seven acts await the outcome of the public vote. Those with the fewest votes will be forced to perform, their fate hanging in the balance. Ultimately, judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh will determin…

The competition has dwindled to its final six acts, who today face a live performance to claim the ultimate prize in pop music. Meanwhile, the judges – Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh – continue to guide their res…

The results of the public vote are ready to be announced. The two acts with the lowest scores will face a sing-off, after which the judges will determine who advances in the competition and who must leave. The broadcast will also feature li…

The eighth live show has arrived, and with just five contestants left to impress, the stakes could not be higher. Performers must now truly make their mark on both the discerning judges and the viewing public. Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dan…

Dermot O'Leary announced the outcome of the latest public vote. The two performers with the lowest scores will face a sing-off, after which judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh, and Cheryl Cole will determine who advances to the…

Dermot O'Leary presents the semi-final rounds. The four contestants who remain – Danyl, Joe, Olly, and Stacey – will each perform two songs. Their success hinges on delivering truly heartfelt performances if they hope to advance to next wee…

Tonight's performance features Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson, while Dermot O'Leary unveils which contestants will battle for their place. The two lowest-scoring acts will return before the judges, and one will be eliminated, forfeiting their …

The culmination is here. Hundreds of thousands auditioned across the country, yet now only three acts remain to compete for the championship – and one will be eliminated today. The ultimate prize in pop music hangs in the balance: a record …

The moment the country has anticipated is here: Dermot O'Leary unveils the 2009 X Factor champion, as chosen by the public. Alongside Dermot and the final two contestants are judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh…