Simon Cowell denies that his shows exploit people
Simon Cowell has denied claims that his TV shows exploit people, whilst admitting there are moments that make him feel "uncomfortable".
X Factor reject fails with Ofcom complaint against show
A Pink tribute act who lashed out after a failed X Factor audition has lost her complaint against the show.
College launches X Factor audition course
A college has launched a course specifically aimed at helping prepare budding performers for the X Factor auditions.
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X-Factor's Ella signs a record deal
Former X Factor contestant Ella Henderson has signed a record deal with Sony.
X Factor winner James Arthur debut single tops charts
X Factor winner James Arthur proved nothing is impossible when his debut single rocketed to the top of the charts. Impossible became the fastest selling single of the year so far, with 490,000 copies, according to the Official Chart Company.
He said: "To everyone from home and around Britain who bought the single, thank you very, very much. You've made my dreams come true.
"The fact that it was in aid of Together For Short Lives, which is a great cause and a great charity, I think that really helped.
"My Number one Award is going to go on my mantelpiece and I'll probably kiss it for two weeks solid every time I pass it!"
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Jahmene Douglas records advert for Asda
X Factor runner up Jahmene Douglas has landed his first job since leaving the talent search show - back at his old employer.
Read the full storyHarry Hill working on X Factor musical
Comedian Harry Hill, who is going back on tour for the first time in six-years, has told Daybreak that he is making an X Factor musical.
Watch the full interview on the Daybreak website.
X Factor finalists join No 10 Christmas celebrations
Prime Minister David Cameron was joined by the three X Factor finalists Jahmene Douglas, James Arthur and Christopher Maloney, judge Nicole Scherzinger and hundreds of school children in Downing Street for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights.
X Factor semi-final audience drops
The X Factor saw its semi-final audience plummet with 2.6 million fewer viewers than last year.
The ITV1 singing contest drew an average of eight million during the 90-minute show, as its ratings slump across the series continued.
At this stage last year the Saturday night edition of the show had pulled in 10.6 million viewers.
But compared with the 2010 semi it has proved to be even more disastrous, with the audience dropping almost 42% on the 13.7 million who tuned in two years ago.
X Factor normally experiences a lift in viewer interest as it reaches its climax, but last night's semi-final was actually down 200,000 on the previous Saturday.
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X Factor's Rylan set for Daybreak presenting debut
The X Factor star is heading back to our screens with a presenting stint on ITV's Daybreak only days after being voted off the talent show.
Read the full storyCharity to get proceeds from X Factor winner's Christmas single
The proceeds from this year's X Factor winner's Christmas single are to be donated to the children’s charity Together for Short Lives.
The song will be released after the winner of the ITV talent show is announced.
The two finalists will perform their version of the single live during the final in Manchester.
Simon Cowell said: "Together for Short Lives is such an inspiring and important charity.
"These hospices are really happy and positive places and are a complete lifeline for so many families," he added.
The charity is expected to receive at least £1 for each CD and 20p for each download.
X Factor's Rylan: 'I was ready to leave show'
X Factor's Rylan Clark, who became the eight act to be voted off the show, has told Daybreak that he was ready to leave.
He added: "If I'd have won it, there wouldn't be an X Factor next year".
Rylan's luck runs out as he's booted off the X Factor
Flamboyant Essex boy Rylan Clark was booted off ITV1's X Factor after he went head-to-head with Union J in the sing-off.
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