The X Factor: Last News

The X Factor 2018 finalist Scarlett Lee has only gone and auditioned for American Idol. Six years after finishing as runner-up in Simon Cowell's UK singing competition, which saw Dalton Harris showered with confetti at the time, 26-year-old Scarlett looked a different person while covering 'Clown' by Emeli Sandé infront of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan recently. Gone was her dark fake tan, but she did once again opt for a red dress for the occasion.

Returning to our screens this week for the first time in six years, Celebrity Big Brother is guaranteed to bring four weeks of non-stop entertainment. And, if previous instalments are anything to go by, we can expect some messy drama, potential romance, and a fascinating insight into the lives of some of our favourite celebrities. One person who knows all too well what the famous house is like is Kerry Katona, who appeared on the show in 2011 and bagged second place, trailing closely behind Paddy Doherty.

It’s been 20 years since Simon Cowell set out on a mission to put together his own popular version of The Three Tenors and “operatic boy band” Il Divo were the result. His team at what was then Syco Music scoured music halls around the world before bringing together California native David Miller, Frenchman Sébastien Izambard, Urs Bühler from Sweden, and the late Carlos Marin, from Spain. As the original Il Divo, the foursome pioneered a new classical-meets-pop sound, earning a No1 in the UK charts with their first release, followed by a further 30 million album sales worldwide.

Celebrity Big Brother is getting ready to welcome some big names, and fans are buzzing with excitement.The latest gossip swirling is that The X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, 71 , is planning to fly over from America where she lives with her rockstar hubby Ozzy Osbourne to join the housemates. Sharon will be hanging out again with familiar face Louis Walsh, another X Factor judge, who's said to have bagged a substantial fee to appear on the latest Celebrity spin off series.

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.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor was announced dead in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he was found in a London hotel room at just 44 years old. The sad news about Robin's passing was shared by the Ballroom and Latin dance company Burn The Floor, where Robin was a founding member. Fans and friends quickly paid tribute to the beloved dancer who was part of the original Strictly line-up and remained a popular figure even after his departure from the show.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor, who has sadly passed away at the age of 44, had to leave the show due to health reasons. He first joined the dance competition in 2010 and was paired with celebs including Deborah Meaden and Alison Hammond. Despite his back injury, which required surgery and led to him being replaced by Trent Whiddon for series 12, Robin still made appearances on the show.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor spoke about 'hiding' and 'darkness' in his final Instagram post, weeks before his tragic death at the age of 44. Just three weeks before he died, Robin shared a very moving last picture on Instagram where he was dressed all in black and standing against a dark wall, along with the caption: "Hiding in the shadows". The sad news about Robin's passing was shared by the dance group Burn The Floor on Facebook early Tuesday morning, where they said: "The Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members, Robin 'Bobby' Windsor - who has tragically passed away." They remembered him as someone who danced with them for twenty years.

TV legend Louis Walsh is set to bring the fun to Celebrity Big Brother! The famous music manager, 71, has reportedly signed a big-money deal to join the show when it starts on ITV next month. Louis is known for being a judge on The X Factor and for working with high profile bands such as Westlife and Boyzone.

Rylan Clark has opened up about his past experiences with homophobic bullies, sharing details of an horrific attack. In his new TV show Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me, BBC Radio 2 DJ and This Morning presenter Rylan explores the treatment of gay people in football, including the tragic story of Justin Fashanu, the UK's first openly gay footballer who sadly took his own life at 37. The show also features Rio Ferdinand, the West Ham and Manchester United legend, who discusses his use of homophobic language.

With a trophy cabinet housing Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello awards, to name a few, Harry has become one of the most decorated music artists of his generation. Lauren Lunn-Farrow, who’s represented stars such as Sharon Osbourne and McFly and is founder of The Expert Agency, describes him as “the modern David Bowie”, achieving something that has eluded countless others – huge commercial success without “selling out”.

James Arthur has navigated a rollercoaster journey since he rose to fame as the winner of The X Factor in 2012. Known for hits like Impossible and collaborations such as Rewrite The Stars, James has faced both triumphs and tribulations in his personal and professional life. Fast forward to the present day, and James is embracing a new chapter as a first-time parent, welcoming his daughter into the world in 2021 with his long-time on-and-off girlfriend, Jessica Grist.

Ever since he rose to fame on The X Factor as part of One Direction, Harry Styles has taken the world by storm. With 14 years of experience in the industry, Harry, 29, has amassed a whole host of awards and accolades, including three Grammy Awards, two UK number one albums and six headline performances at London’s Wembley Stadium. It’s no surprise then that the As It Was singer has won over fans across the globe.

Since bursting into the spotlight in 2010 while on The X Factor, Harry Styles has performed at some of the world’s most iconic music venues. From a historic 15-night run at New York's Madison Square Garden to a sell-out show at Slane Castle in the Republic of Ireland, which saw a crowd of 80,000 concert-goers, the 29 year old has reached dizzying heights. And among the impressive venues headlined by Harry is London’s Wembley Stadium, which can host over 90,000 fans.

Stacey Solomon has made no secret of her love for motherhood over the years, but the busy star has now dropped a bombshell – that she’d like to expand her brood even further! The mother-of-five took to Instagram last week to reveal to her 5.8m followers that she would “love” more kids – but a source tells OK! that, well, husband Joe Swash isn’t quite so sure about the idea. “I can honestly say, my favourite thing in the whole wide world is being a mum. I just get so much joy from watching our little ones grow & getting to be a part of their world,” she wrote in response to fans asking whether more kids were on the cards.

The X Factor star Emma Chawney has announced her mother Audrey has sadly passed away at the age of 73. Emma, who is famed for her X Factor auditions in 2006 and 2007, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news on 15 January alongside a snap of her mum. "RIP my beautiful amazing mum," she penned.

Former X Factor star Eoghan Quigg has shared the results of his Turkey hair transplant with a number of gruesome operation pics. X Factor fans might remember Eoghan as the fresh-faced 16-year-old singer from Northern Ireland, who appeared on the show in 2008. Back then, he had a trademark crop of hair which was styled in a Justin Bieber-like mop, but it seems the star, who is now a 31-year-old dad of four, suffered from his hair "thinning and receding", which he said "affected me mentally".

Former X-Factor star Craig Colton has wowed his fans on social media after sharing a photo which showcased his remarkable glow-up in the years since leaving the show.The talented singer, 35, took part in the popular singing competition back in 2011 where his voice quickly attracted the attention of Take That frontman Gary Barlow, who served as his mentor on the show. Now, over thirteen years on since showcasing his stellar voice with the world, Craig has revealed just how much he’s changed, with the star now virtually unrecognisable.These days, Craig has embraced a far more mature sense of style and ditched his iconic fringe for a more slicked back hairdo, complete with plenty of facial hair to match.

She may have hid her expanding bump underneath a black hoodie and dark leggings but a grinning Fleur East was absolutely glowing as she was seen in London for the first time, following a sun-soaked holiday with her husband Marcel Robin.The singer, co-host since 2023 of Strictly: It Takes Two with Janette Manrara, announced she was expecting her first child with Marcel, a French fashion designer and star stylist, on Instagram on New Year’s Day, with a sweet caption, which read: '2024 is gonna be different.' Fleur’s relaxed, low-key look was completed with a pair of white trainers, a padded jacket and a scarf - not surprising, given the chill currently bracing the capital. The blooming 36 year old radio DJ, who reached the final of X Factor in 2014 and was also a campmate on I'm A Celebrity in 2018, had previously given fans a first glimpse of her growing bump as she posed by the pool with a delighted Marcel on holiday, in a sleeveless vest and mustard cargo trousers.

Brendan Cole is the professional dancer known for his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, having been one of the most familiar faces on the show from 2004 to 2018. But his time on Strictly came to an end when he was shockingly let go after his contract was not renewed, leaving fans stunned. Like Anton Du Beke, Brendan had been a part of the show since it started in 2004 and was the first to be associated with the infamous 'Strictly Curse'.

Stacey Solomon seriously wowed fans when she displayed her incredible body transformation during a luxurious holiday to Jamaica with her family. Stacey surprised her entire family of 20 people with the dream trip at Christmas.The mum of five gave a glimpse of her toned abs and svelte figure, as she looked sensational while posing in a barely-there red bikini on the beach.