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Singer and former X Factor star Cher Lloyd candidly spoke about her experience on the talent show, and how Cheryl Tweedy "supported" her when needed it most.

JADE has recalled the time Harry Styles “ignored” her after the pair went on a first date as teenagers.During a new episode of The Louis Theroux Podcast, the soloist and former Little Mix singer explained that she and Styles hit it off when they both auditioned for The X Factor in 2010.“I think we went on like one date when we were 16 or something,” she remembered. “He’d just got put in a band, and it was really funny, because we kept in touch.

The X Factor's Rebecca Ferguson has heartbreakingly suggested that Liam Payne, her co-star from the iconic 2010 series, "would still be alive" if he never stepped foot on the ITV competition's stage. Both talents found fame during the renowned TV contest, but in a devastating turn of events, Liam met his untimely demise after a harrowing fall from a Buenos Aires hotel just yesterday. Initially auditioning as a solo act, Liam was propelled to stardom when Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger strategically assembled One Direction, featuring Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik beside him a move that catapulted them to global acclaim.

Ant and Dec have been spotted leaving a hotel this morning following the suspension of the next round of Britain's Got Talent auditions.

Running towards me like over-excited puppies, One Direction were brimming with happiness and the thought of what lay ahead of them. It was early 2011 and they'd just come third on The X Factor, behind winner Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson in second place. But everyone knew they were the standout stars of the show – and as editor of a popular teen pop magazine, my postbag and email inbox was already full of excited messages from fans.

Britain's Got Talent has suspended filming following the tragic passing of Liam Payne at the age of just 31-years-old.

This is a bonkers little jukebox musical which makes you question whether Shakespeare should have left it all to the missus.

Former This Morning star Dr Ranj Singh has shared an exciting career announcement, revealing that his next role is an “absolute dream come true”. Dr Ranj, 44, who looked sensational at the Gaydio Pride Awards earlier this year, has revealed that he is set to take to the stage in the musical & Juliet as part of its upcoming UK and Ireland tour, where he will play the role of Lance.

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.

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.

One Direction became one of the biggest boybands of all time, formed back in 2010 when they were X Factor finalists after losing out to Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson.

Rebecca Ferguson says she has found inner peace after making the decision to file a police report after previously speaking out about abuse within the music industry.

Matt Cardle has accused shows like The X Factor and Love Island of "using people" and claimed the teams behind them only care about making good TV.