The Xtra Factor

Holly Willoughby pries all the backstage gossip from the 2008 auditionees and judges to find out what really goes on behind closed doors. Auditions are in Manchester, London and Cardiff. Holly goes backstage to find out how judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh are getting on with n...

Holly Willoughby presents more footage and backstage gossip from the `X Factor' tour, including more unseen auditions, and interviews with the judges. Holly helps Simon Cowell out when he forgets a cetain person's birthday, and takes on Dermot O'Leary in another round of Presentiators.

Holly Willoughby continues to spy on all the backstage behaviour of the X Factor audition tour, trying to uncover more gossip from the judges. Plus, there's more audition room hilarity, and another instalment of Louis' Limericks.

Holly Willoughby presents another week of frolics from backstage at the `X Factor' tour, featuring unseen audition footage and chats with some of the more memorable auditionees. Plus, the judges reveal their list of audition dos and don'ts, Dermot attempts to even up the scores in Presentiators, ...

Holly Willoughby presents another hour jam packed with backstage gossip and unseen footage from `The X Factor' audition tour. Cheryl and Holly end up in competition over one lucky auditionee, Louis Walsh gives us another limerick, and Holly goes head to head with her ITV1 counterpart Dermot O'Lea...

It's the final week of the auditions tour as Holly Willoughby continues to root around for all the gossip from contestants, judges and even the crew. Louis Limericks is back by popular demand, plus a look back at what has been a rollercoaster of a tour.

Holly Willoughby takes you on the first of two trips behind the scenes at the Bootcamp stage of the competition. Get to know the contestants better as the competition gets harder, and find out who the judges predict who will win this year's X Factor.

On the second of our visits to Bootcamp, Holly Willoughby provides a shoulder to cry on as the contestants realise just how tough the judges can be, and the judges reveal how they came to make their difficult decisions.

Backstage gossip from behind the scenes. Holly Willoughby gets the reactions from the contestants and judges following their final nerve-racking auditions at the judges' houses. Tensions are high as the hopefuls fight it out for one of the 12 places on the live shows. Plus, Louis and Shane from W...

The finalists break the good news to their families and move into the `X Factor' house. Also, get to know them better as Holly Willoughby chats to the contestants about their highlights and lowlights so far.

The contestants have faced the voting public for the first time, and Holly gets the initial reactions from the judges, the acts themselves, and 2007 winner Leon. Plus, some of your favourite auditionees are back.

The first public vote of the series is in, and Holly Willoughby provides a shoulder to cry on for the unlucky act. Plus, the remaining finalists give their reactions, and a panel of expert celebrities share their views.

Holly Willoughby gets the initial reactions from the contestants after their live performances at the `X Factor' competition. Emma Bunton, Kimberley Walsh, Sinitta and 2007 winner Leon Jackson give their verdicts, and an ex-auditionee returns with a very special performance.

Holly Willoughby provides a shoulder to cry on for the unlucky act that has been voted out of the competition. The judges and contestants give their reactions to the decision.

Holly Willoughby chats to the judges about the night's performances, and asks the remaining acts how they think they did. Special guests Girls Aloud, John Culshaw and Emma Griffiths are also on hand to lend their views.

On the `Xtra Factor' sofa, Holly Willoughby consoles the act which has been sent home before she talks to the judges about their feelings on the night's show.

Holly Willoughby goes behind the scenes of the disco classics night to see how the contestants feel about their performances. The judges give their opinions on the songs, before they are reunited with a memorable auditionee.

The losing act talks to Holly Willoughby about being sent home from the competition before the judges discuss where it all went wrong for them.

Holly Willoughby presents more backstage gossip from `The X Factor'. She talks to tonight's special guest, Mariah Carey, and asks the judges and the contestants for their thoughts on the night's performances.

The dream is over for one unfortunate act, but Holly Willoughby is backstage to comfort them, and to find out from the judges and a panel of celebrity experts where it all went wrong.

Holly Willoughby goes backstage at `The X Factor', where she talks to the remaining finalists in the competition about their performances. Plus, Leona Lewis and Estelle drop into the studio to offer their advice.

The public votes have been counted, and the competition has come to an end for another unfortunate finalist. Holly Willoughby talks to the losing act, and asks the judges and celebrity experts for their opinions.

Holly Willoughby is a shoulder to cry on for the latest act to leave, plus Shane from Westlife and Craig David are in the studio to give their verdicts on the result.

The dream is over for one unfortunate act, but Holly Willoughby is backstage to comfort them, and to find out from the judges and a panel of celebrity experts where it all went wrong.

The four remaining acts have worked hard to win their place in the final and a chance at the £1 million recording contract, but do they think their efforts have been enough?

The results are in, and one unlucky act must go home. Holly Willoughby provides a shoulder to cry on for the latest act to leave. How will they react now that their dream has ended?

It is final night and Holly Willoughby is first on the scene to find out how the acts coped on the most anticipated night of their lives, including a jam packed panel of celebrity guests. Plus, Louis Limericks makes its return due to popular demand.

Tune into for the first-ever, exclusive interview with `The X Factor's' 2008 winner. Be first to hear how the judges feel about the result and get a chance to look back at the series.

Looking back to the highs and lows of the auditions for series five of `The X Factor'. See some of the finalists' auditions for the first time, including JLS, Alexandra and Diana. Plus, there is a reminder of just how bad auditions can get with classic auditions such as Ant and Seb, Dreamtime and...

Looking back to the highs and lows of the auditions for series five of `The X Factor'. See some of the finalists' auditions for the first time, including JLS, Alexandra and Diana. Plus, there is a reminder of just how bad auditions can get with classic auditions such as Ant and Seb, Dreamtime and...

Looking back to the highs and lows of the auditions for series five of `The X Factor'. See some of the finalists' auditions for the first time, including JLS, Alexandra and Diana. Plus, there is a reminder of just how bad auditions can get with classic auditions such as Ant and Seb, Dreamtime and...

Looking back to the highs and lows of the auditions for series five of `The X Factor'. See some of the finalists' auditions for the first time, including JLS, Alexandra and Diana. Plus, there is a reminder of just how bad auditions can get with classic auditions such as Ant and Seb, Dreamtime and...

Looking back to the highs and lows of the auditions for series five of `The X Factor'. See some of the finalists' auditions for the first time, including JLS, Alexandra and Diana. Plus, there is a reminder of just how bad auditions can get with classic auditions such as Ant and Seb, Dreamtime and...

Hot on the heels of the `X Factor' final, we take a look at the story of the 2008 winner including a look back over their journey from auditions to the final. On top of this we will be following the winner in the days after the final to give us a glimpse into what their life will be like after be...