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DARK SECRETS: X factor event - The Real Truth

Inside Olly Murs' 14-year feud with twin brother as X Factor 'tore apart' family

Twin brothers Olly and Ben Murs were 'like two peas in a pod' until Ben stopped talking to Olly after a major argument in 2009.

Daily Record

Former X Factor star unrecognisable 15 years after dividing fans on hit ITV show

Former X Factor star Diana Vickers made a rare public appearance at the British Comedy Awards on Friday night where she went braless in a slinky gold gown

Daily Mirror

X Factor's 'Tesco' Mary Byrne looks completely different after six stone weight loss

Mary Byrne competed against the likes of Matt Cardle and One Direction on ITV's the X Factor in 2010, with the singer now looking almost unrecognisable from her time on the hit ITV talent show

Daily Mirror

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Iconic X Factor star Chico 17 years on after losing life savings to career switch

The icon that dubbed 'It's Chico Time' as a worldwide, viral hit, has went from the high points of his career to the lowest of lows since his debut on The X Factor in 2005.

Edinburgh Live

'Too bald' for X Factor, Merseyrail 15 timetable change, and 'Unprovoked' attack

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Thursday, April 21

Liverpool Echo

Simon Cowell acknowledges X Factor judges' salaries were 'out of whack'

Simon Cowell fronted The X Factor from 2004 until it got cancelled in 2018. He said he would be 'hypocritical' if he said he didn't make money

Daily Mirror

Leona Lewis then and now: Baby news, Simon Cowell feud and their current relationship

The X Factor winner, who celebrated her 37th birthday this week, was finding it difficult to secure a deal after leaving BRIT school so she auditioned for the show.

Daily Record

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Jonjo Shelvey's wife Daisy once toured with Beyonce in group that caused X Factor controversy

Daisy Shelvey has a popstar past, which as well as including chart success with S Club Juniors also saw her managed by Beyonce's dad

Chronicle Live

Inside Cher Lloyd and Cheryl's explosive secret spat - from best pals to public feud

When she first strolled onto the X Factor stage in 2010, Cher Lloyd made quite the impression on mentor Cheryl - but then things turned sour and they ended up in a public slanging match

Daily Mirror

X Factor star Eoghan Quigg's transformation and devastating Diana Vickers heartbreak

Eoghan Quigg, who reached The X Factor final in 2008, has changed his trademark spiky hairstyle after having a hair transplant and left the stage for the football pitch

Daily Mirror

Life after Will Young: how talent shows shaped Britain

Love them or loathe them, Pop Idol, The X Factor and their ilk have reshaped British culture

The Guardian - UK

X Factor's Janet Devlin now - huge transformation, alcoholism and health battle

X Factor star Janet Devlin spiralled into depression and alcoholism as a teen, struggling to cope with the pressure of fame - but she's now sober and has amassed a huge online following with her funny and heartfelt TikTok videos

Daily Mirror

Remember Chloe Mafia? X Factor reject looks unrecognisable as she swaps Wakefield for Las Vegas

The singer, who first shot to fame with an unforgettable transformation on Snog Marry Avoid, has changed her appearance once again - and drastically

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