The X Factor

Dermot O'Leary hosts the brand new eighth series of Britain's biggest singing competition. Louis Walsh is joined on the panel by new judges Gary Barlow, Destiny's Child star and solo artist Kelly Rowland, and Tulisa Contostavlos of N-Dubz. Their search for the latest pop sensation begins in Birmi...

The search begins in London and later hits Liverpool for the first time ever in `X Factor's' history. Up first, a 45-year-old contestant from Harrow who hopes this could finally be his chance to shine. Also, a 20-year old Romeo professes his love for Kelly and his dreams come true in more ways th...

Dermot O'Leary hosts the third round of auditions. Louis Walsh and new judges Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos are hoping to find talented future stars, but have this week's crop of hopefuls got what it takes to impress them? Dermot is on hand to commiserate or celebrate with th...

The `X Factor' returns for its fourth instalment with the brand new judging panel Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa and Louis Walsh. This week the auditions move to a new city as the judges continue their search for a global superstar, but will they find what they're looking for? As always Dermo...

The `X Factor' returns for its fifth instalment with the brand new judging panel Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa and Louis Walsh. This week, the auditions move to a new city as the judges continue their search for a global superstar, but will they find what they're looking for? As always Dermo...

For the first time, the audition run has landed in Wales and the judges, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa and Louis Walsh continue their search to find the next big thing. After a weird start to the auditions with some decidedly strange performances, some star quality soon shines through - incl...

The auditions come to a close in London and Cardiff. The judges - Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh - continue their search across the country to find the next big thing. A husband and wife who audition separately get events off to an interesting start in London, a v...

The successful acts that have made it through the auditions travel to London for the `Boot Camp' stage of the competition. All of the acts are put through their paces and some fair better than others when they are set three different challenges.

In London the `Boot Camp' stage of the competition is in progress. All of the acts are being put through their paces and some fair better than others with the three different challenges. Plus, there is a surprise in store for Gary, and the judges find out who they will be mentoring.

Dermot O'Leary hosts the first of two episodes covering the judges' houses stage of the singing competition. The remaining acts jet off around the world to the judges' homes, where they will battle it out for a place in the final 16. Each panellist is joined by a celebrity guest mentor to help th...

Dermot O'Leary hosts the second judges' houses show. In four locations around the world, it is make or break time for the remaining hopefuls as they find out whether or not they have made it to the live shows. Judges Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos, Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow have some big de...

After weeks of gruelling auditions, the remaining 16 contestants have reached the live rounds. Dermot O'Leary presents the first of the live shows, in which the finalists perform for the judges, the audience and the viewers at home. Gary Barlow is mentoring the boys, Kelly Rowland is looking afte...

Dermot O'Leary hosts the results show in which the finalists find out how the public have voted and which act is going home. There will be tears and drama as no-one wants to leave the competition in the first week. Plus, 2010 winner Matt Cardle returns with the first-ever performance of his new s...

The live shows continue as the remaining acts hope to deliver a knockout performance and win the viewers votes. Also battling it out are the judges as they each mentor one category of singers: Tulisa has the groups, Kelly Rowland has the girls, Gary Barlow has the boys and Louis Walsh has the Ove...

Dermot reveals the two acts with the lowest votes who must sing to survive in the final showdown - live! Then, it's up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition.

The remaining acts hope to deliver a knockout performance and win the viewers votes. Also battling it out are the judges as they each mentor one category of singers: Tulisa has the groups, Kelly Rowland has the girls, Gary Barlow has the boys and Louis Walsh has the Overs. Host Dermot O' Leary wi...

Dermot reveals the two acts with the lowest votes who must sing to survive in the final showdown - live! Then, it's up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition.

The live shows continue as the remaining acts hope to deliver a knockout performance and win the viewers votes. Also battling it out are the judges as they each mentor one category of singers: Tulisa has the groups, Kelly Rowland has the girls, Gary Barlow has the boys and Louis Walsh has the Ove...

Dermot reveals the two acts with the lowest votes who must sing to survive in the final showdown - live! Then, it's up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition.

The live shows continue as the remaining acts hope to deliver a knockout performance and win the viewers votes. Also battling it out are the judges as they each mentor one category of singers: Tulisa has the groups, Kelly Rowland has the girls, Gary Barlow has the boys and Louis Walsh has the Ove...

Dermot reveals the two acts with the lowest votes who must sing to survive in the final showdown - live! Then, it's up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition.

The remaining contestants perform in the sixth live show. Dermot O'Leary is on hand to deal with the judge's comments.

Dermot O'Leary presents the results show and reveals the fate of the remaining contestants. There are also live performances from Lady Gaga and One Direction. Plus, there is a look at the backstage drama from the live show.

The remaining contestants perform in the seventh live show. Dermot O'Leary is on hand to deal with the judge's comments.

Dermot O'Leary reveals the fate of the remaining contestants. Plus, superstar Rihanna performs live and there is a look at the backstage drama from the performance show.

Dermot O'Leary presents the singing competition. It is week eight of the live shows and the remaining acts will have to work hard if they are to impress the voters at home and judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland.

Dermot O'Leary reveals the fate of the remaining contestants. Plus, Jessie J and Olly Murs perform live and there is a look at the backstage drama from the performance show.

Dermot O'Leary presents the semi-final as the battle to win the biggest prize in pop moves a step closer to the end. The remaining acts will each be singing two songs live to win viewers' votes and to impress judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland.

Dermot O'Leary reveals how the public has voted. Which acts will be going through to this year's final at Wembley, where they will perform in front of an audience of 10,000? With judges Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland.

Dermot O'Leary presents the final of the singing competition from Wembley Arena. The remaining contestants must perform in front of a crowd of 10,000 in a bid to win viewers' votes and claim the life-changing prize of a recording contract. There are also performances from top international guest ...

Dermot O'Leary reveals the results of the public vote. The two acts left battling for the crown perform what will become the winner's single in front of 10,000 people at Wembley Arena, before they find out who has won the year's competition. Plus, there are performances from top international gue...