The Xtra Factor

The show heads to Manchester and Bristol, where the judges discover Ant and Dec's biggest fan, 27-year-old Claire from Rochester.

The auditions head to Birmingham and Glasgow, where the team encounters Coventry's answer to Michael Jackson, and Sharon and Simon discuss getting Louis a little plastic surgery.

Ben Shephard goes behind the scenes of the `X Factor' to get more exclusive backstage gossip and goings on in Leeds, London and Newcastle. The judges encounter Spirit and Destiny, again, and a man called Mr Love wants to spread his affection by hugging everyone.

Ben Shephard goes behind the scenes of the `X Factor' to get more exclusive backstage gossip and goings on in Dublin, Birmingham and Glasgow. The judges encounter Spirit and Destiny, again, and a man called Mr Love wants to spread his affection by hugging everyone.

In the last of the regional heats, the panel meet Lian, Fusion, and Russian Dennis.

Now at the bootcamp stage, Ben Shephard catches up with previous contenders 4th Base and little Trevor, watch as Simon's stars turn nasty and wonder if the twins dubbed demonic in the auditions can try and impress Louis.

You've followed their progress to the end stage of the competition. Now Ben sits down with the final twelve for their very first interview. There's also behind-the-scenes action from the three judges houses in Miami, Ireland and London.

As tension builds towards the Saturday night show, Ben Shephard sits down with all the finalists to find out ahead of time the songs they will perform, what it's like living in the `X Factor' spotlight and what each contestant hopes to take away from the experience.

Join Ben Shephard after the results. He will be talking to the act voted out in their exclusive first interview. Find out what the judges really thought of the night's performances and how the act who survived to sing another day feels. Plus, expert and fan insights from the Xtra Factor Forum.

Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

As tension builds towards the Saturday night show, Ben Shephard sits down with all the finalists to find out ahead of time the songs they will perform, what it's like living in the `X Factor' spotlight and what each contestant hopes to take away from the experience.

Join Ben Shephard after the results. He will be talking to the act voted out in their exclusive first interview. Find out what the judges really thought of the night's performances and how the act who survived to sing another day feels. Plus, expert and fan insights from the Xtra Factor Forum.

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

As tension builds towards the Saturday night show, Ben Shephard sits down with all the finalists to find out ahead of time the songs they will perform, what it's like living in the `X Factor' spotlight and what each contestant hopes to take away from the experience.

Join Ben Shephard live after the show. As the acts wait to hear who will stay and who will go, he will be talking to them about their performances. Plus, expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

Join Ben Shephard after the results. He will be talking to the act voted out in their exclusive first interview. Find out what the judges really thought of the night's performances and how the act who survived to sing another day feels. Plus, expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

As tension builds towards the Saturday night show, Ben Shephard sits down with all the finalists to find out ahead of time the songs they will perform, what it's like living in the `X Factor' spotlight and what each contestant hopes to take away from the experience.

Join Ben Shephard after the show. As the acts wait to hear who will stay and who will go, he will be talking to them about their performances. Plus, expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

Join Ben Shephard after the results. He will be talking to the act voted out in their exclusive first interview. Find out what the judges really thought of the night's performances and how the act who survived to sing another day feels. Plus, expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

Ben Shephard sits down with all the finalists to find out ahead of time the songs they will perform, what it's like living in the `X Factor' spotlight and what each contestant hopes to take away from the experience.

As the acts wait to hear who will stay and who will go, Ben Shephard talks to them about their performances. Plus, expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

Ben Shephard sits down with all the finalists to find out ahead of time the songs they will perform, what it's like living in the `X Factor' spotlight and what each contestant hopes to take away from the experience.

As the acts wait to hear who will stay and who will go, Ben Shephard talks to them about their performances. Plus, expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

As tension builds towards the Saturday night show, Ben Shephard sits down with all the finalists to find out ahead of time the songs they will perform, what it's like living in the `X Factor' spotlight and what each contestant hopes to take away from the experience.

As the acts wait to hear who will stay and who will go, Ben Shephard talks to them about their performances. Plus, expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

As tension builds towards the Saturday night show, Ben Shephard sits down with all the finalists to find out ahead of time the songs they will perform, what it's like living in the `X Factor' spotlight and what each contestant hopes to take away from the experience.

Ben Shephard is the first person to talk to the act voted out. Find out what the judges really thought of the night's performances, and how those who survive to sing another day feel. Plus expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

Ben Shephard sits down with the contestants and discusses life in the `X Factor' spotlight. Includes a sneak preview of the songs they will perform in the next live show, and celebrity fans dropping in to join in the fun.

As the acts wait to hear who will stay and who will go, Ben Shephard talks to them about their performances. Plus, expert and fan insights from the `Xtra Factor' Forum.

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.

It's 24 hours to the final and Ben Shephard sits down with the two final acts and discusses the pressure of preparing for the biggest moment in their singing careers. With a sneak preview of the songs they will perform, celebrity fans dropping in to join in the fun and the final Super Duper Fan 2...

Ben Shephard gets the backstage gossip on tonight's performances. With only two acts left, he'll be talking with the judges and the final pair. Celebrity fans including Ricky Gervais, Chris Tarrant and some of the `Coronation Street' cast will be on hand to lend their views and don't miss all fin...

Exclusive access from that first audition to the glory of being crowned `X Factor' winner 2006, follow our new singing star, as they relive those weeks of uncertainty and the announcement that made it all worth while. With the boot camp and live studio shows behind them, a new challenge loomed- t...

The Aftermath takes you places no one else is allowed to go. Featuring exclusive news, insider knowledge as well as the final goodbyes for the week's loser and their plans for the future.