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Missed our first X Factor live blog? Catch up here, and join us next week...
The pop star dispels the Mr Nice Guy myth, but insists on fair play at work and in his friendships
They've had a makeover! Our X Factor blogger points out where the stylists have gone wrong
Has our "two screen habit" begun to change the way modern television is made?
Vote in our high-level scientific poll ahead of Saturday's reveal...
Take a look at exclusive pictures of the Take That singer and X Factor judge
Ofcom has warned that talent shows are getting near the knuckle - do you agree? Vote and post a comment
Singer/songwriter will add credibility to next spring's X Factor rival
Is he or isn't he? Our exclusive audio clip reveals the truth...
Gary Barlow talks frankly about The X Factor, Take That and the women in his life
After yet more last-minute jiggery-pokery, the live finalists were revealed. But where's Jade?
Did your favourite make the cut?
A run down of the Take That star's favourite acts
The history books say Gary Barlow has the best chance, but who do you think will have the edge?
Sami? Kitty? Johnny? Who's your favourite? Read our guide to who's who
Frankie? James? Marcus? Craig? Here’s your Radio Times guide to who’s who
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One Foot in the Grave star speaks out about Simon Cowell's TV formats
It’s reigning men in Tulisa’s category
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Stateside previews back Cheryl over replacement Nicole and dub host Steve Jones “irrelevant”
"I took the view along with a few other people that she would have been more comfortable back in the UK”
As another autumn brings a new raft of reality ratings-bait, we ask how television developed to this stage
As the exploitation factor took over, Tulisa's tears gave the last auditions some heart
Pop singer takes out her frustrations on a thoroughly shoddy "Simon Cowell" dummy
Their fates are inextricably linked: we present inescapable evidence of something strange...
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Auntie's X Factor rival takes a step closer to our screens
The best contestants yet! Plus, four friends torn apart in an epic tale of envy, selfishness and vocal mediocrity
Why the return of the dance contest is the perfect antidote to cynical Saturday-night TV
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Kitty Brucknell is the new Katie Waissel, but the conspiracy theories are still old news
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Tim Dowling and the show’s host give their verdict on Tulisa, Kelly, Gary and Louis
...but can ITV's talent show behemoth really change its spots?
The judges arrive for today's premiere, surrounded by superfans and the media
The X Factor host gives RT his verdict on the new panel
What is the secret to the media mogul's success?
The pop twins are among the Irish celebrities sporting cuts and bruises for the ISPCC
Watch the newly released teaser for this autumn's X Factor
