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 ...

Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of abuse. Reader discretion is advised. In 2018, Jamaican singer Dalton Harris won X Factor when he was considered one of the most consistent contestants on ...

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 ...

X Factor winner Matt Terry is heading to Devon later this year. Here is everything we know so far. The singer who won X Factor in 2016 will be heading to Exeter in November to perform in a musical. He ...

Pop singer Leona Lewis and the former health secretary who oversaw the 2007 indoor smoking ban are among those to be honoured at Windsor Castle. X Factor winner Lewis will be made an OBE for services ...