In 2004, former “Pop Idol” judge Simon Cowell created “The X Factor” for British television with the goal of it far surpassing his previous show as the ultimate vocal talent competition. A new season ...

Joe McElderry rose to fame in 2009 when he won The X Factor (Picture: Getty/REX) It’s been 16 years since Joe McElderry won The X Factor, which changed his life overnight and propelled him to stardom.

A former X Factor winner was left stunned after a concert goer launched a live animal at him on stage. Joe McElderry, who was crowned the winner of the ITV talent show in 2009 - beating Olly Murs to ...

James Arthur and Simon Cowell have actually made peace after their spectacular falling-out - and all it took was James's iTunes domination to make it happen. What to Read Next As the controversial ...