Created by music mogul Simon Cowell, The X-Factor is a music based talent show that sees thousands of hopefuls audition and then perform until just one act remains.
Previous winners:
2004 - Steve Brookstein
2005 - Shayne Ward
2006 - Leona Lewis
2007 - Leon Jackson
2008 - Alexandra Burke
2009 - Joe McElderry
2010 - Matt Cardle
2011 - TBA
Other notable participants:
2008 - JLS (runners-up)
2009 - Olly Murs (runner-up), Stacey Solomon (third place)
2010 - Rebecca Ferguson (runner-up), One Direction (third place)
Louis Walsh Teases Cheryl Cole Return To The X Factor 2013: "It Wouldn't Surprise Me"
The 'Call My Name' singer has long been tipped to make an appearance on the new series of the show.
Louis Walsh Agrees To Return To The X Factor UK For A Tenth Series
The fates of fellow judges like Tulisa Contostavlos and Nicole Scherzinger are not yet known.
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James Arthur Says He Is "Proud" Of Ella Henderson After She Reveals New Song - Audio
The 'Impossible' singer congratulates his fellow X Factor star on the reception of her first demo.
Sharon Osbourne Signs £1.8m Deal To Return To The X Factor UK Judging Panel?
The former judge is said to have signed on for the 2013 series after months of speculation.
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The X Factor: Top Ten Worst Ever Auditions
We've rounded up ten of the most memorable first auditions from the famous talent show - famous for all the wrong reasons.
Cheryl Cole Makes Red Carpet Debut At Cannes Film Festival 2013
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Britney Spears Confirms Release For New Song 'Ooh La La' After Online Leak - Audio
Lawson Reveal 'Brokenhearted' Video Was Filmed In A Flat Beyonce And Jay-Z Shared
Justin Bieber And Selena Gomez Sitting Together At Billboard Music Awards 2013?
Rita Ora Writing Songs For New Album About Rob Kardashian Relationship?
Beyonce Addresses Pregnancy Rumours With Instagram Post Criticising 'Low Lifes'?
One Direction Film Bear Grylls Style Survival Footage For New 3D Movie This Is Us?
JLS Star Aston Merrygold To Collaborate With Chris Brown On Debut Solo Album?
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Kanye West Unveils New Song 'New Slaves' By Projecting Video On Buildings Around World
Rihanna Suing High Street Fashion Brand Topshop For $5 Million?
Beyonce Pregnant: Singer And Husband Jay-Z Expecting Second Child?
Beyonce Calls Herself A "Goofball" Saying She Sings To Blue Ivy In Special "Mommy Voice"
The Wanted Unveil Behind The Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Walks Like Rihanna' Video
PSY To Co-Host Canadian MuchMusic Video Awards 2013
Taylor Swift Discusses Her Style Evolution: "I Like To Dress Like An Easter Egg" - Video
Justin Timberlake Records New Songs With Rapper Juicy J
Adele's Music Revealed To Help People Overcome Fear Of Flying
Britney Spears To Start Work On New Album With Will.i.am Next Week
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The Saturdays Unveil Teaser Of Music Video For New Song 'Gentleman'
One Direction Want To Emulate Take That With 'Where We Are' 2014 UK Stadium Tour
Calvin Harris Celebrates Ivor Novello Awards 2013 Win With Girlfriend Rita Ora
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Jessie J Performs 'Domino' On American Idol Final With Contestant Angie Miller – Video
One Direction To Make £10 Million Each From 'Where We Are' 2014 World Tour?
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Lily Allen Says Returning To Music Is "Different" And Talks Motherhood – Audio
Justin Bieber Tipped For American Idol Judging Role By Carly Rae Jepsen
Rod Stewart Confirms Harry Styles Spent The Night With Daughter Kimberly?
Kim Kardashian Thanks Cheryl Cole For Twitter Message Of "Support And Positivity"
Jessie J Confirms New Song 'Wild' Featuring Dizzee Rascal And Big Sean – Video
Ivor Novello Awards 2013 Winners: Emeli Sande Takes Home Two Awards
Cheryl Cole Calls Kim Kardashian "An Incredibly Beautiful Woman" In Twitter Message
One Direction Promise To Announce More 'Where We Are' 2014 Stadium World Tour Dates