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REBECCA Ferguson has claimed she was fed "pills before bed" and told who she couldn't date during her time in the music industry. The former X Factor star has called for a crackdown on mistreatment in the industry over recent years.

Rebecca Ferguson, who found fame on X Factor in 2010, has issued a warning to her daughter about the music industry.The singer, who came second to Matt Cardle on the show, has spoken out about the toxic experience she had after appearing on the ITV programme, claiming she was "mentally manipulated, bullied and abused". Rebecca has revealed that her life became a nightmare when she fell out with two influential figures in the music world. Despite her own experiences, it seems her daughters are not deterred from following in her footsteps.The Nothing's Real But Love singer is mum to Lillie, 19, Karl, 17, Arabella, 9 and welcomed a baby boy last year.

The Masked Singer's grand finale is set to air this evening and there's been a big shake-up in the betting odds after some surprising exits.

X Factor star Katie Waissel has left her fans confused after she popped up as the office manager in Vanderpump Rules. Katie made two appearances on the show during series four, and despite the episode airing eight years ago, fans are still as confused today as they were back then. One fan who has been watching the series has taken to Twitter to share her confusion after spotting Katie.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Former favourite X Factor contestant Katie Waissel has revealed she sustained the "worst injury ever" following a frightening food-based fiasco in the kitchen this last weekend.The reality television star, 37 - who took part in the hit ITV singing competition series back in 2010, placing seventh - shared a skin-crawling image on social media of her finger wrapped up in a bandage, having been rushed to hospital and slicing herself. Katie had been preparing food when she lost control of the kitchen device, leading to the painful injury.

Carolyn McCall is embroiled in scandal following Phillip Schofield’s exit from This Morning as she faces further questions from public and MPsHolly Willoughby and the crew of This Morning are looking for a new chapter of ‘warmth and magic’ following Phillip Schofield’s scandal; something ITV boss Carolyn McCall can only dream of for herself after she has come under further scrutiny for the broadcaster’s handling of certain situations. In the wake of Phil Schofield leaving the ITV show after more than 20 years when reports came to light about his alleged affair with a younger male colleague, all eyes turned to Dame Carolyn McCall to not only see how much the CEO might have known but also her approach to complaint handling and safeguarding as a result.

The X Factor 2010. It was the year that One Direction were, somehow, runners up and Matt Cardle won. AND it was the year the UK was introduced to Brazilian-born retired PE teacher, Wagner.

Cher Lloyd has announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Craig Monk.The 29 year old former X Factor star made the revelation with a sweet video on Instagram that started with a pair of hands in front of the camera that were then removed to reveal a baby scan snap.This was placed on top of an adorable cream knitted baby outfit with a matching hat. Cher, who is already mum to four year old daughter Delilah-Rae, captioned the post: "Baby number 2, we can’t wait to meet you". Her fans were quick to offer their congratulations, as one wrote: "OMG CONGRATS" whilst another said: "Aww congrats lovely girl".

Kelly Clarkson is a little bit peeved that Niall Horan stole one of her biggest strategies on !The pair sat down together during Monday's Battle Rounds, where Kelly teasingly called Niall out for disrupting her game in season 23.«You kind of ruined it a little bit for me, because I'm always the one that's like, 'I've been in a singing competition,» Kelly explained, noting that the enticement doesn't work as well this season, because Niall was also famously on a singing competition — where he got grouped into a little boy band called One Direction.«And, like, we both won,» Kelly continued, but Niall had to interrupt.«We didn't win,» he admitted. «Well, we got a medal...»«Third place,» Kelly interjected, to which Niall fired back, «So you know!»One Direction famously came in third on the seventh series of The UK's-- finishing behind winning singer Matt Cardle and runner-up Rebecca Ferguson — and while they went on to plenty of success despite it, Kelly wasn't quite ready to let that fact go.«You should lead with, 'I can help you get to third place!'» she pitched with a laugh.ET spoke with the season 23 coaches ahead of the premiere, who all shared how excited they were to be on the show for The Cowboy's last go-round.«I texted him,» Kelly shared.

Viewers were feeling nostalgic as they recognised a contestant on the ITV talent show Starstruck from The X Factor. After watching the final of The Masked Singer, music fans were in for another treat as superfans transformed into their idols to sing their classic songs.

X FACTOR star Katie Waissel revealed she has trained in law so she can sue Simon Cowell's firm Syco Entertainment. Katie, 36, who was branded the "most hated contestant" when she appeared on the show in 2010, has sought therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after suffering panic attacks and suicidal thoughts.

X Factor star Mary Byrne looks completely unrecognisable 12 years after starring on the hit ITV show. Mary, who was dubbed "Tesco Mary" by adoring fans due to her former role as a supermarket checkout worker, has re-vamped her look after losing six stone. Mary, now 63, wowed Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl and stand-in judge Katy Perry with her rendition of 'I Who Have Nothing' by Tom Jones when she auditioned for the show back in 2010.

MASKED Singer fans are convinced a former X Factor judge has signed up for the next series. With filming beginning for the new series this week, fans have been speculating who could be involved in the popular ITV show. One theory is that pop star and talent show judge Dannii Minogue could be behind one of the characters.

X Factor icon Cher Lloyd has wowed fans with her latest social media snap.The 29-year-old pop star shot to fame on the seventh series of the ITV talent show back in 2010. She recently logged into her Instagram account to share a selfie with her fans.READ MORE: X Factor icon Cher Lloyd now - pop career flop, hunky husband and bitter Cheryl feudWearing her trademark raven looks in a low bun, Cher sported a casual figure in a grey long-sleeved top with a plunging neckline.She added some glamour to her look by wearing a pair of gold earrings.Her latest Instagram grid update sent fans wild with some rushing to the comment section.One of her 2.5million followers gushed: "Stunning queen."A second person said: "You look amazing!"While a third fan said: "Gorgeous."Still hailed as one of the most memorable auditions in the ITV show's history, Cher impressed X Factor judges and viewers with her unique rendition of Soulja Boy and Keri Hilson’s Turn My Swag On.After being taken under Cheryl's wing in the girls category, Cher eventually placed fourth behind One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson and winner Matt Cardle.Following her whirlwind time on The X Factor, Cher married hairdresser Craig Monk in November 2013 and moved to the US.The pair announced their engagement in January 2012 after less than a year of dating.At the time of their wedding, Cher was only 20 years old.Speaking about her husband, she previously said: "I love Craig and he makes me happy.

The X Factor back in 2010.Still hailed as one of the most memorable auditions in the ITV show's history, the singer impressed the judges with her unique rendition of Soulja Boy and Keri Hilson’s Turn My Swag On.READ MORE: Tulisa's sexiest snaps as she turns 34 - see-through looks, bikini babe and PVCAfter being taken under Cheryl's wing in the girls category, Cher eventually placed fourth behind One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson and winner Matt Cardle.But despite having the potential for stardom, the musician has appeared to take a break from the spotlight in recent years. So, where exactly is Cher Lloyd now?Following her whirlwind time on The X Factor, Cher married hairdresser Craig Monk in November 2013.

Cheryl has gone on to expand her music career when she took on a judging role on the popular ITV talent show X Factor.But the Newcastle native is arguably just as famous for her chart-topping music as she is with her previous showbiz partners over the years.READ MORE: X Factor's Matt Cardle has third hair transplant and looks unrecognisableHowever, the mum-of-one tends to shield her love life from the media as much as possible with the loving parents choosing to keep their son’s identity out of the press.As the TV star prepares to celebrate her 39th birthday with a bang, Daily Star have taken a deep dive inside her steamiest sex confessions.One of Cheryl’s longest public relationships in the public eye was her marriage to England footballer Ashley Cole who she met just a few years into her rise to fame in 2004.The happy couple went on to tie the knot in July 2006 in the heart of Berkshire complete with a horse-drawn carriage and a luxury designer dress by top Italian designer Roberto Cavalli.In an interview with Mirror back in 2008, Cheryl shared some of the details of her steamy sessions with the professional footballer.She told the publication: “We tackle each other in the bedroom and he loves me massaging his feet.“I think more men prefer to hear little breaths rather than big loud screams. Otherwise you sound like a porn film.”Cheryl went on to admit that sex with someone she loves is more important to her than “all the money in the world.”“Sex with Ashley is more important to me than all the money in the world.

Only Fools and Horses is regarded as a cult Brit comedy and it still has a legion of fans despite being more than 40 years old.David Jason's Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter character is known for some of the show's best one liners including "this time next year, we'll be millionaires" and "lovely jubbly".Jason famously played the role from when the BBC show launched in 1981 until the final episode in 2003. READ MORE: X Factor's Matt Cardle has third hair transplant and looks unrecognisableAmong the most popular episodes was one of the last called Time On Our Hands, which aired in 1996 and saw Del Boy and his sidekick brother Rodney Trotter (Nicholas Lyndhurst) become millionaires after finding an antique watch in their garage.In 2001 the series was revived after a 5-year-break in the shape of three Christmas specials: If They Could See Us Now, Strangers on the Shore, and Sleepless in Peckham.The festive episodes, the last of which aired in 2003, centred on what happened to the Trotter brothers after they received their cash windfall - and are the last ones to have aired to date.The specials, which each debuted on Christmas Day in 2001, 2002, and 2003, would prove to be the last time the characters would grace screens.

FORMER X Factor winner Matt Cardle says it “really winds me up” that male hair transplants are still taboo — after he had his third treatment. The singer, 39, was known for wearing a green cap when he triumphed over One Direction to win the ITV talent show in 2010.

The X Factor.

talent competition. Rebecca wowed judges with her rendition of "A Change is Gonna Come" at her audition in 2010. Rebecca grew up in Anfield and sailed through the judge's houses into the live shows, where she was mentored by Cheryl.

LIAM Payne asked an X Factor stylist to sit on his lap as a fresh-faced 17-year-old, it has been claimed. The show's former fashion director, Grace Woodward, 46, accused The X Factor of being "rife with misogyny" in an interview with The Sun on Sunday. After she was falsely romantically linked to X Factor winner Matt Cardle in 2010, she claims One Direction's Liam began paying her more attention.