The X Factor
The X Factor: farewell to Simon Cowell’s talent circus
The X Factor: farewell to Simon Cowell’s talent circus
The talent show hadn’t actually been on air since 2018, but its death knell was officially sounded last week
6 Aug 2021
52 ideas that changed the world: 29. Reality TV
52 ideas that changed the world: 29. Reality TV
From British bricklayers to the US president and the Kardashians, ‘real-life’ shows have created a new type of celebrity
3 Jan 2020
The X Factor: where are the previous winners now?
The X Factor: where are the previous winners now?
Flagship ITV music show returns to UK screens with a few twists in store
2 Aug 2018
Is The X Factor's Honey G a 'modern-day blackface'?
Is The X Factor's Honey G a 'modern-day blackface'?
Guardian writer takes offence at white female rapper for 'demeaning black culture'
12 Oct 2016
X Factor final 2014: Ben Haenow in shock victory
X Factor final 2014: Ben Haenow in shock victory
Croydon singer beat bookies' favourite Fleur East with Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror
15 Dec 2014
TULISA TRIAL: Judge accuses Sun reporter of lying
TULISA TRIAL: Judge accuses Sun reporter of lying
Jurors at Tulisa's trial have been told there were 'strong grounds' to believe Sun reporter Mazher Mahmood 'lied' in court
21 Jul 2014
BOY BANDS: Why JLS break up is good news
BOY BANDS: Why JLS break up is good news
Fans are 'devastated' by boy band's decision to quit, but the nation owes them a debt of gratitude
24 Apr 2013
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