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The X Factor bring back more old faces for ratings revival
Following last years ratings disaster, The X Factor is hoping some old favorites can boost the flagging singing competition. Already announced as returning is former host Dermot O’Leary, who is to be joined by three ex-judges alongside Simon Cowell.
EyeSpy: Ana & Fia perform on Britain’s Got Talent
Britain’s Got Talent returns to ITV screens this evening and one of the acts hoping to impress the judges are Ana & Fia as seen in an ITV sneek peek video.
Ben Haenow departs Simon Cowell’s record label
X Factor winner Ben Haenow has parted company with Simon Cowell and his record label Syco.
Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora confirmed as new X Factor judges
ITV has confirmed that Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora will join Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell on this year’s X Factor judging panel.
X Factor: Simon Cowell only judge returning this year?
Simon Cowell looks set to be the only judge to return to ITV’s X Factor as the show faces a new shake-up.
Simon Cowell rejects idea of Katie Hopkins as BGT judge
Simon Cowell has ruled out Katie Hopkins working as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.
Ben Haenow wins X Factor 2014
Ben Haenow has been crowned the winner of The X Factor. Ben saw off competition Fleur East who had been the bookies favourite to win the competition. On Saturday, Andrea Faustini finished in third place. “Oh my god! I can’t believe it! I can’t believe it! Thank you so much for making my dream come true.” – Ben The star-studded grand final took place at Wembley Arena in-front of an
Bets on for the 2014 UK Christmas number one
This Christmas there’s going to be an almighty battle for the number one spot as Simon Cowell takes on Samuel L Jackson for the top spot. Jackson who is set to release a charity single for ‘One for the Boys’ has already laid down the gauntlet with Cowell, claiming that his X Factor hopeful will have no chance later this year.
Simon Cowell talks X Factor return for Cheryl
The artist formerly known as Cheryl Cole aka Mrs Fernandez-Versini aka lovely hair because she’s worth it is, is one of the 2014 judges on ITV’s singing contest The X Factor. Simon Cowell has been talking about the singer and judge ahead of the shows return at the weekend.