The X Factor live shows are finally here - but who'll be this year's 'ready-made recording artist' and whose shot at stardom will be mournfully short-lived? Follow all the action in our live blog ...

THE X FACTOR has rejoined the festive race for No.1 in the charts following a two year absence.

Only 3 spots are available in "The X Factor USA" 2013 finale: Carlito Olivero, Alex & Sierra, Jeff Gutt and Restless Road all duke it out. We have the results here.

"Being the 2013 Christmas Number 1 is absolutely amazing!" says X Factor winner Sam Bailey as Skyscraper claims the UK's festive top spot. She’s done it again! A week after winning this year’s ...

Ratings for the first part of The X Factor final hit a record low, drawing an average audience of just 8.5 million viewers, including those watching on ITV+1 catch-up.

Last night the final 12 X Factor hopefuls took to the stage to sing live for a place in next week's show, and - with nobody wanting to be the first culled - most of them bought their A-game. But who ...

The X Factor is back, so is the audition room and – seemingly as a consequence – so are the brilliant one-liners from the panel of judges.

The finale of "The X Factor USA" 2013 features Jeff Gutt of the Metro Detroit area, who will compete for the $1 million prize and recording contract.

This year's X Factor winner will unleash their single into the battle for Christmas number one. Article continues below The show's bosses have avoided entering the main week of the race for the ...

It’s been six years since Sharon Osbourne left X Factor and a lot has happened in the meantime. Cheryl Cole came and went, Simon Cowell just... went, and Mrs O is going to notice some big differences ...

David Hill is no stranger to tackling big events, but that doesn’t make his new job any easier. The former Fox Sports chairman has been tapped to oversee Fox’s “American Idol” and “The X ...