Liam Payne makes his X Factor return after two years!

Liam Payne

Liam Payne will make a return to The X Factor tomorrow night after falling at the last hurdle in 2008 at judges houses. As we revealed back in June, Liam auditioned for the show once again at the Birmingham auditions after being dropped by Simon Cowell at the judges houses two years earlier.

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Singing female duo brawl after 'worst X Factor audition ever'

Fight

While there have been many bad auditions on The X Factor over the years, not one has seen the auditionees ending up fighting on stage… until now! Friends Abbey Johnston and Lisa Parker had to be separated on stage after one hit the other following poor comments from the judges.

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Holly Willoughby misses presenting The Xtra Factor

Holly Willoughby

Former Xtra Factor presenter Holly Willoughby is reportedly missing her role as the host of the ITV2 spin off. Holly quit the programme after last series to focus on her new role on ITV’s daytime show ‘This Morning’. Ex-Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq replaced Holly for this series, which premiered last month.

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Simon Cowell blasts BBC's Stricly Come Dancing scheduling

ITV

Simon Cowell has blasted the BBC for its scheduling of Strictly against The X Factor for a second year in a row. The two rival reality shows clashed last year, with Strictly losing out every week. This year the programmes are again due to clash on Saturdays and Sundays, The Mirror reports.

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Girl Group Husstle get an extra member at judges houses

Husstle

Girl Group Husstle, seen appearing on last Saturday’s audition show, have gained an extra member at the judges houses stage of the competition. Simon Cowell reportedly insisted that failed auditonee Sam Grierson, from another girl group called Dice, join the group to form a five-piece.

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X Factor acts 'trash' Simon Cowell's mansion at judges' houses

Simon Cowell in Manchester

The acts in Simon Cowell’s X Factor category have reportedly trashed his mansion at judges’ houses, which is currently being filmed right now in Spain. According to the Daily Star, the ‘boozed up’ contestants wrecked the £1 million villa and will have to pay for the damage!

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VIDEO: Mary Byrne 'previously won Irish singing competition'

Mary Byrne

Mary Byrne previously won an Irish singing competition similar to The X Factor, it has been revealed. The 50-year-old Tesco checkout worker, who appeared in last weekend’s show, won the TG4 TV singing contest and a recording deal two years ago, even releasing a debut single.

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Cheryl Cole to perform new single 'live' on The X Factor?

Cheryl Cole

The X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has reportedly bagged herself a performance slot on this year’s live shows. The brunette Geordie will perform her new single from her upcoming second solo album, according to The Sun. Last year the former Girls Aloud singer performed her debut single ‘Fight For This Love’ on the programme.

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Cheryl Cole 'furious' at Louis bringing back Sharon Osbourne

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole is reportedly furious at Louis Walsh’s plan to bring back Sharon Osbourne to The X Factor to help him at the judges’ houses stage. According to The Mirror, Cheryl thinks Louis has only bought Sharon back to the show to wind up Aussie judge Dannii Minogue.

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I'm no Susan Boyle, insists singing Tesco worker Mary Byrne

Mary Byrne

Singing Tesco checkout worker Mary Byrne has said she’s no Susan Boyle following comparisons after her audition on last night’s show. Mary wowed the judges and audience in Dublin with her rendition of Shirley Bassey’s ‘I Who Have Nothing’ to sail through to bootcamp with four yeses from the judges.

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