The X Factor

The nation's most talked about entertainment show is back for a momentous 10th series and in the first of an exciting range of new changes hopefuls will - for the first time ever - have to tackle two sets of auditions.

The show has made a return to closed room auditions, with only successful auditionees trying out in front of a live audience. Which of these hopefuls will make a big enough impression to go all the way to boot camp?

The nation's most talked about entertainment show is back for a momentous 10th series and in the first of an exciting range of new changes hopefuls will - for the first time ever - have to tackle two sets of auditions.

The nation's most talked about entertainment show is back for a momentous 10th series and in the first of an exciting range of new changes hopefuls will - for the first time ever - have to tackle two sets of auditions.

Sharon joins Take That superstar Gary Barlow, US pop sensation Nicole Scherzinger and Svengali manager Louis Walsh in the search for the nation's next big singing sensation and award-winning presenter Dermot O'Leary is back to front the show.

Sharon joins Take That superstar Gary Barlow, US pop sensation Nicole Scherzinger and Svengali manager Louis Walsh in the search for the nation's next big singing sensation and award-winning presenter Dermot O'Leary is back to front the show.

Following closed room auditions, successful singers go on to audition again in front of a 4,000-strong audience at Wembley Arena, but which of the hopefuls will make it through to the tough Boot Camp stage?

In the final audition, the last batch of successful singers go on to perform again in front of a 4,000-strong audience at Wembley Arena, but which of them will make it through to the tough Boot Camp stage?

The singing competition reaches the bootcamp stage. Dermot O'Leary offers support as the hopefuls reach this make-or-break milestone on their X Factor journey, as judges Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh learn which category they will be looking after at the live sh...

The bootcamp stage continues. Dermot O'Leary offers support as the hopefuls reach this make-or-break milestone on their X Factor journey, as judges Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh now know their categories for the live shows and have the final say in choosing who ...

Dermot O'Leary presents the first of this weekend's two tension-filled episodes as the singing competition reaches the judges' houses stage. The 24 acts who made it through bootcamp travel to four luxurious destinations to battle it out for a place in the final 12. Each of the mentors is joined b...

The live shows draw tantalisingly close for the remaining 24 X Factor contestants as they jet off to the judges' houses in a bid to land a coveted place in the final 12. With just one more chance to impress their mentor, each act will be hoping to convince them that they have the star quality req...

It's time to bring out the leg warmers and strap on the shoulder pads as The X Factor embraces the music of the 80's as the theme for the first live show. Each of the final 12 contestants will sing a classic 80s song.

Dermot O'Leary hosts as the singing competition's first elimination is announced; the 12 acts learn their fate; guest performances by Ellie Goulding and Cher.

Nicole Scherzinger's girls, Sharon Osbourne's over-25's, Louis Walsh's boys and Gary Barlow's groups try to stand out from the rest.

Tonight sees another heart-breaking elimination. Following last night's breath-taking performances, the finalists have had a nail-biting day waiting to find out who stays and who goes.

This week's results show sees chart-topping boy band The Wanted and global pop megastar Lady Gaga performing live on the main stage.

Dermot O'Leary hosts as the singing competition's third elimination is announced. The tension will become almost unbearable for the remaining acts as they learn their fate. Who will be going home tonight?

Dermot O'Leary hosts the fourth Saturday night live show of the series, this week featuring disco classics. With the final drawing ever closer, which of the hopeful acts can sing their way to safety for another week? Nicole Scherzinger's girls, Sharon Osbourne's over-25s, Louis Walsh's boys and G...

Dermot O'Leary hosts as the singing competition's fourth elimination is announced. The tension will become almost unbearable for the remaining acts as they learn their fate. Who will be going home tonight? Featuring live performances from special guests Little Mix and Taylor Swift.

This week sees the return of big band week. Which of the hopeful acts will sing their way to safety for another week with the backing of a full orchestra? Nicole Scherzinger's girls, Sharon Osbourne's over-25s, Louis Walsh's boys and Gary Barlow's groups will be doing everything they can to stand...

Dermot O'Leary hosts as the singing competition's fifth elimination is announced. Following all the excitement of big band week, the tension will become almost unbearable for the remaining acts as they learn their fate this evening. Who will be going home once the voting lines have closed? Featur...

Contestants will be honouring their all-time favourite British artists, singing infamous British anthems for `The Great British Songbook' week.

This week there will be performances from the legendary singer songwriter Gary Barlow and one of pop's most talked about singing sensations Miley Cyrus.

Dermot O'Leary kicks off the singing competition's seventh weekend of exciting live shows as the remaining hopefuls celebrate the best of `The X Factor'. From the most memorable performances on the show to hit singles released by past contestants, which of the finalists will win the most votes as...

Following last night's performances, the finalists who have scored the lowest in the public vote must face each other in the sing-off. The remaining acts collaborate with chart-topping `JLS' and there are exclusive performances from diva `Mary J Blige' and `X Factor's' own global phenomenon `One ...

The spectacular Live Shows continue tonight with the finalists once again lining up to perform in front of the live studio audience and millions of viewers at home. As the competition reaches over half way, this week things are hotting up.

Following last night's exceptional performances, the finalists who have scored the lowest in the public vote must face each other in the sing-off.

Dermot O'Leary presents the singing competition's live semi-final. With one last chance to impress before next week's big live finale, the tension is at an all-time high for the remaining contestants.

Tonight sees another heart-breaking elimination. Fighting for survival they must sing to try and secure themselves a place in the X Factor Live Final. Throughout the Live Shows an outstanding line-up of guest stars will perform. This week there will be exclusive performances from multi-platinum s...

This year's X Factor comes to a close with the series spectacular Live Final. Each of the final three will be singing for their lives in front of an audience of 10,000 at Wembley Arena as well as millions of viewers at home.The remaining two contestants will then compete in tomorrow's Sunday nigh...

This year's X Factor comes to a dramatic close tonight with the series spectacular Live Final. After a nail-biting wait the contestant with the most public votes will be crowned the series winner in front of an audience of 10,000 at Wembley Arena as well as millions of viewers at home. Guest perf...