CONTESTANTS on the X-Factor are likely looking for a star-studded career performing to thousands of adoring fans. And while some of them have hit the big time with chart-topping albums and critical… ...

The X Factor is back for its twelfth series and with Mullingar native Kelly Kiernan hoping to follow in the footsteps of Mullingar's most famous export Niall Horan, we take a look at the TEN most ...

Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles and Page 3 girl Michelle Marsh are among the names confirmed for the upcoming celebrity version of The X Factor. Battle of the Stars will follow a similar format to the ...

O'Leary touched by 'X Factor' contestants Dermot O'Leary admits that he is always affected by emotional stories on X Factor.

X Factor has seen some illustrious winners and runners up over the years, and while some have faded into obscurity some have done really rather nicely. Names like Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Sam ...

Later, it emerged that The X Factor had advised him to drop the "O'" from his name, to broaden his international appeal and "sound less Irish".

Are this year's X Factor contestants sure they want to win? While Simon Cowell offers a record contract with his label Syco as the prize, the reality isn't always what it seems.

Television talent shows such as ‘The X Factor’ are "exploiting and humiliating" their contestants by making them work for no pay, the performers’ union Equity said yesterday.

THE X Factor is set to become even more brutal this season with finalists forced to sing for survival if viewers take a dislike to them.

It can be an emotional process entering The X Factor and having your dreams shattered a public vote or a judge’s decision, but at times the wannabes get chucked off the talent show as a result of ...