9 years, 3 months ago

X Factor is fixed, viewers claim after supposedly hearing Simon Cowell tell judges save Che Chesterman

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Viewers of last night’s X Factor results show have branded the talent contest a fix after claiming to have heard lead judge Simon Cowell telling his panel which act to send home. The music mogul’s last remaining act Anton Stephans was given the boot after a sing-off with Nick Grimshaw’s Che Chesterman, with the judges having the final say on who would remain in the competition. Olly Murs X Factor gaffe Murs later hit back at critics, claiming his mistake had been “blown out of proportion”. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Mason Noise also left The X Factor this weekend after a 10-minute flash vote on Saturday night.

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1 month ago

Simon Cowell names original Britain’s Got Talent judge who quit at the last minute

The Independent

1 year ago

Celebrity Big Brother: Louis Walsh shares candid views on X Factor co-star Cheryl’s 2003 assault conviction

The Independent

1 year ago

Simon Cowell breaks his silence on Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after the fuming stars laid into the X Factor boss on CBB and revealed they no longer speak to him

Daily Mail

Simon Cowell has broken his silence on Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after the fuming stars laid into the X Factor boss and revealed they no longer speak to him. Simon Cowell has broken his silence on Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after the fuming stars, laid into the X Factor boss on CBB and revealed they no longer speak …

2 years, 2 months ago

Former X Factor contestant retrains as lawyer to sue Simon Cowell’s company

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2 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell reveals how he wants to improve The X Factor: ‘It was a bit of a machine’

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “People keep asking me about the show – ‘are …

2 years, 3 months ago

Olly Murs compares appearing on The X Factor in 2009 to The Hunger Games

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2 years, 4 months ago

Simon Cowell says The X Factor will ‘more likely than not’ return in 2024

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The record executive, best known for judging The X …

2 years, 5 months ago

Rylan says ‘things happened’ to him on The X Factor that ‘he wouldn’t allow now’

The Independent

2 years, 7 months ago

X Factor exposed? New TV documentary investigates off-screen bullying claims

Daily Mail

Devastating allegations about ITV’s long-running series The X Factor are to be aired in a forthcoming television exposé. The Mail on Sunday has learnt that two well-known production companies are working on the potentially damning programme, which is set to include claims of bullying, exploitation and harassment that former contestants say took place when the cameras were not rolling during …

2 years, 8 months ago

'I'm so excited about it!' Sinitta reveals Simon Cowell HAS contacted her about X Factor reboot

Daily Mail

Sinitta has revealed Simon Cowell has contacted her about The X Factor reboot, after it was reported he was planning to revive the series in 2023. Sinitta has revealed Simon Cowell HAS contacted her about The X Factor reboot and hinted the 'reinvented' show could return WITHOUT judges or channel 'He was kind of like, "We'll talk next week," so …

3 years, 1 month ago

X Factor judge Simon Cowell hospitalised after second bike crash, wasn't wearing helmet

India TV News

Highlights Simon was on the e-bike with his electric motor on, when the bike slipped on a wet patch He went flying over the handlebars into the middle of the road and is lucky to be alive Simon had a bike accident in 2020 also and had to take a break from television Veteran producer and reality TV judge Simon …

3 years, 3 months ago

Alexandra Burke defends X Factor after allegations of ill-treatment

Daily Mail

Alexandra Burke has defended the X Factor despite allegations of ill-treatment and sexual abuse on the show by fellow contestants Jedward and Katie Waissel. 'I had a wonderful experience': Alexandra Burke has defended the X Factor despite allegations of ill-treatment and sexual abuse on the show by fellow contestants Jedward and Katie Waissel Reflecting on the X factor being axed …

3 years, 7 months ago

The X Factor: Fans share memories of ‘legendary’ contestants through the years as show ‘axed’

The Independent

3 years, 9 months ago

Simon Cowell drops out of X Factor Israel jury duty, network's spokesperson confirms

Firstpost

Israeli broadcasting network Reshet’s representative said Cowell’s staff had earlier “reached out with legitimate concerns over his participation in the show” after the recent violence in the Gaza strip. Record producer and television personality Simon Cowell has cancelled his scheduled appearance as a judge on the upcoming season of The X Factor Israel. Further, Reshet has not commented whether Cowell …

5 years, 3 months ago

The rise and fall of The X Factor: Why it’s time to put Simon Cowell’s ‘televised karaoke’ out to pasture

The Independent

5 years, 5 months ago

The X Factor: Celebrity line-up – meet the full cast of famous contestants

The Independent

5 years, 5 months ago

The X Factor Celebrity EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell takes a BIG risk in the FIRST full-length trailer

Daily Mail

The X Factor Celebrity edition now has an air date - and a full-length trailer. Big news: The X Factor Celebrity edition now has an air date - and a full-length trailer The likes of Megan McKenna, Ricki Lake, Jenny Ryan and Hayley Hasselhoff take to the stage in the preview clips to battle it out for a record deal …

5 years, 8 months ago

Louis Walsh 'has no hard feelings' about being sacked from The X Factor TWICE by Simon Cowell

Daily Mail

Louis Walsh has insisted that he 'loves' Simon Cowell, despite being fired from The X Factor by him twice. Returning X Factor judge Louis has confirmed that former champions Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke and Shayne Ward will return for the All Stars incarnation of the talent show this year 13 years later: Leona won the show in 2006 and has …

5 years, 11 months ago

Robbie Williams and Ayda Field exit The X Factor

The Independent

6 years, 4 months ago

X Factor: Simon Cowell confirms the show has been RENEWED until 2022

Daily Mail

Simon Cowell has confirmed The X Factor has been renewed until 2022, despite this series reaching a record low in ratings. Back soon: Simon Cowell has confirmed The X Factor has been renewed until 2022, despite this series reaching a record low in ratings Speaking about The X Factor's future Simon said: 'We've just been offered an extension on both …

6 years, 6 months ago

X Factor: Show branded 'unfair' as Simon Cowell gives hopeful Brendan Murray FOUR chances

Daily Mail

The X Factor is known for its judges' harsh critiques and for being unforgiving towards hopeful singers when an audition goes wrong. Simon Cowell irked fans of X Factor on Sunday night's episode when he allowed wannabe pop star Brendan Murray multiple chances to rectify his questionable audition Robbie Williams said: 'You've got an impossibly perfect pop voice, I think …

7 years, 4 months ago

Simon Cowell will not be on tonight's live X Factor

Daily Mail

Simon Cowell will miss the first X Factor live show after falling down the stairs and getting a concussion - sparking 'panic' among contestants. The X-Factor star, 58, was taken away from his London mansion by ambulance Mr Cowell, who is due on live TV tomorrow night, may have slipped or fainted before clattering down the stairs A source close …

7 years, 4 months ago

X Factor bosses 'holding emergency meetings'

Daily Mail

X Factor bosses are holding emergency meetings over the fate of the series first live show after head judge Simon Cowell was injured in a nasty fall. Scroll down for video 'Panic': X Factor bosses were holding emergency meetings on Friday over the fate of the series first live show after head judge Simon Cowell was injured in a nasty …

7 years, 5 months ago

Ex X factor host Olly Murs is delighted to join The Voice

Daily Mail

He came runner up on the sixth series of the X Factor in 2009 before returning to the show as a television presenter in 2015. But Olly Murs couldn't contain his delight when he shared a picture from his first day of filming in the studio for rival show The Voice on Instagram on Sunday. Scroll down for video Rivals: …

8 years ago

The X Factor and BGT confirmed to continue 'into 2017 and beyond'

The Independent

8 years, 5 months ago

X Factor fans threaten to boycott the show because Honey G got through to the live finals

The Independent

8 years, 6 months ago

The X Factor 2016 hit by 'fix' allegations as artist who performed to thousands at Wembley auditions

The Independent

8 years, 9 months ago

The X Factor 2016 judging panel confirmed: Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh join Simon Cowell for new series

The Independent

9 years, 1 month ago

Olly Murs and Caroline Flack quit The X Factor after mishap-laden past series

The Independent

9 years, 1 month ago

Gary Barlow reportedly launching his own TV singing contest to rival Simon Cowell's X Factor

The Independent

9 years, 1 month ago

The Voice judge Ricky Wilson attacks Simon Cowell and The X-Factor

The Independent

9 years, 2 months ago

Dermot O'Leary tells Simon Cowell to give X Factor a break

The Independent

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9 years, 4 months ago

Olly Murs tells X Factor gaffe critics to 'put it in perspective' after Paris attacks

The Independent

9 years, 4 months ago

X Factor fans claim show is fixed after Olly Murs reveals Monica Michael's exit before deadlock result

The Independent

9 years, 5 months ago

The X Factor 2015 judges' houses that YOU can stay in

Daily Mail

The X Factor live shows are nearly upon on us, which means one last stop for the hopefuls – a glamorous experience at the Judges Houses. Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Villa Elda, Italy Decision time: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was joined in Rome by London chart-topper Jess Glynne She stayed at the elegant Villa Elda which boasts two decorated living areas, a sumptuous …

9 years, 5 months ago

X Factor's Tom Bleasby quits ahead of Nick Grimshaw's Judges' Houses

The Independent

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9 years, 6 months ago

Simon Cowell hails new X Factor judges Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora

Daily Mail

He's notoriously tough to win over but the new judges have made light work of it. As The X Factor returned for a new series on Saturday evening, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora proved they were the perfect additions to the panel, even by Simon Cowell's standards. Scroll down for video The dream team: Simon Cowell hailed his new X …

9 years, 8 months ago

Simon Cowell arrives at X Factor auditions after dedicating series to Julie Cowell

Daily Mail

Simon Cowell is throwing himself into work just days after the death of his beloved mother. Brave: Simon received a standing ovation from crowds at the Manchester opening audition of The X Factor on Wednesday as he returned to work three days after mother Julie's death Sad news: Simon's mother Julie passed away on Sunday at the age of 89 …

10 years, 4 months ago

X Factor's Simon Cowell announces shock instant elimination

Daily Mail

Last Sunday's shaky X Factor sing-off between Jake Quickenden and Only The Young led to Simon Cowell calling a crisis meeting in which he revealed a shocking new twist for the remaining contests on the show. Scroll down for video Shock elimination: Simon Cowell reportedly revealed the remaining X Factor contestants that the act with the lowest number of votes …

11 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell announces plans to shake-up rules on The X Factor

The Independent

11 years, 4 months ago

X Factor and Britain's Got Talent renewed until 2016

The Independent

11 years, 5 months ago

X Factor becoming crueller because we're bored of sob stories, psychologist claims

The Independent

11 years, 6 months ago

X Factor musical I Can't Sing has a go at Simon Cowell

The Independent

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11 years, 7 months ago

Dermot O'Leary confirms Gary Barlow's X Factor exit

The Independent

11 years, 9 months ago

Simon Cowell calls Dannii Minogue on live television for the first time since she left UK X Factor

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11 years, 9 months ago

The Xtra Factor: Comedian Matt Richardson to co-present with Caroline Flack

The Independent

11 years, 11 months ago

Simon Cowell 'uncomfortable' about 'exploitative' TV shows Britain's Got Talent and X Factor

The Independent

11 years, 11 months ago

Simon Cowell plans hands-on return to 'my baby' X Factor

The Independent

12 years ago

Simon Cowell 'to sack Tulisa' as X Factor judge

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