The X Factor: Last News

Like any frazzled mum, Stacey Solomon has her hands full, juggling a successful career with five kids and a hubby. But now Stacey, 34, has told pals she’s ready to get away from it all to enjoy some much-needed downtime away from her family obligations.

Declan Donnelly couldn't resist a playful dig at Simon Cowell during Friday's semi-final of Britain's Got Talent, suggesting the judge has had 'some work done'.The Geordie presenting duo were introducing magician Trixy when Dec, 48, made the cheeky comment to the music mogul. Dec, who recently left King Charles in stitches with a hilarious comment about Ant McPartlin and his newborn son, introduced Trixy by saying: “Next up is a magician whose audition featured an old car that belonged to Simon Cowell back in the 1990s.” Ant chimed in and said: “Your face when you saw that beautiful car!” Dec then quipped: “Of course it had a lot of work done since the 1990s,” leading Ant to ask: “The car?", and Dec to cheekily responded: “If you like!” It appeared Simon took the joke in good humour, after previously denying having a facelift, although he did admit to using Botox and fillers in the past.

Olly Murs has confessed to feeling a deep sense of loneliness following his 15 year bitter feud with his twin brother.The X Factor star, who hasn't seen his sibling, Ben, since a heated argument in 2009, missed his brother's wedding and best man duties to appear as a contestant on the ITV show. While he's been relatively quiet about his relationship with Ben, Olly has now shared that he felt intensely lonely for years. However, some of this sadness eased after meeting his wife and mother of his child, Amelia Tank.

After welcoming her second child last September, Alexandra Burke is in her element as she embraces life as a mum while working in the job she loves.The singer, 35, who became a household name after winning The X Factor in 2008, shares two children – aged nine months and 23 months old – with footballer boyfriend Darren Randolph.The couple have kept their little ones’ names and genders private. And while it’s not even a year since she gave birth, Alexandra hasn’t slowed down one bit – with music on the back burner while her acting career thrives. She is currently starring alongside Ruth Jones in the theatre production of Sister Act, and has bagged a role in the new Paramount+ TV series Curfew, which is being filmed this year.

Michael McIntyre has dominated Saturday night TV over the last few years, particularly with his BBC series - Michael McIntyre's Big Show - just one year shy of marking a decade on the air. However, it's been a bumpy ride to success for Michael, who once reportedly feuded with TV rival Britain's Got Talent star Simon Cowell. The pair reportedly clashed back in 2018, when Simon Cowell was developing the now-cancelled BBC competition The Greatest Dancer.

Loose Women's very own Stacey Solomon and heavyweight champ Tyson Fury have been dubbed the ultimate duo after throwback photos of their sun-soaked Spanish escapades hit the internet.The snaps, which resurfaced on social media, capture the pair in high spirits, splashing around at the swanky La Cala Resort during a celeb-packed golf event aimed at charity fundraising back in 2011. Fans were buzzing over the images, shared by the Great British Getty Image X account on Friday, with one enthusiast commenting: "The crossover we never knew we needed." In one hilarious shot, Tyson can be seen hoisting a beaming Stacey into the air, while another captures her cheekily nudging the boxer into the pool.

They’ve travelled across Venice, Florence and Rome, but Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder’s epic Grand Tour has come to an end.The pair grew close over the series, bonding over art, music and good food. But in the final episode of the travel series, Rob’s kind gesture to Rylan backfired. Rob surprised Rylan with the chance to sing with an opera concerto, but the presenter refuses and flees the room.

Girls Aloud hit the road on Friday, 17 May, for their first live tour in over a decade, kicking things off in Dublin before heading to Belfast, Manchester, and the rest of the UK. At Friday's debut show, there was a special moment between Nadine Coyle and Cheryl as they held hands, whilst performing alongside Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts, during a moving tribute to their former bandmate, Sarah Harding, who sadly passed away from breast cancer in September 2021. However, things haven't always been so rosey between Cheryl and Nadine, and when the band split in 2013, it seemed like a reunion was completely off the table.

Rylan Clark-Neal has sparked concern as he missed his Radio 2 show. The X Factor star Rylan, 32, had presenter Scott Mills fill in for him as Scott told listeners “I think he is just exhausted.” Speaking about why Rylan was noticeably absent, Scott said: “So Rylan’s not here as you may have noticed. I think Eurovision broke him.

Rylan Clark might have stealthily slipped into your playlists without you even knowing.The telly and radio host has been launching music under a pseudonym and he says the tracks have gained popularity while listeners are oblivious that it's actually his vocals. Rylan, who shot to fame as a contestant on The X Factor in 2012, shared: "I write music.

It's been a week since Rylan Clark dazzled us with his sartorial choices and expert commentary at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Now, fans are getting to see a different side of the beloved presenter in a new documentary series with his good mate Robert Rinder.The dynamic duo have been showcasing their incredible friendship and love for travel in a fresh BBC series called Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour.The pair have been documenting their journey from Venice to Florence and then onto Rome, hoping to find enlightenment and do a bit of soul searching along the way, reports Wales Online. Of course, the show is filled with plenty of wise words and cheeky charm, quickly winning over the hearts of viewers at home.

Dermot O'Leary is branching out from his This Morning gig with a brand new ITV role - and let's just say he'll be digging his suitcase out of storage! The TV presenter is heading to his home country for Dermot's Taste of Ireland - ITV1's latest travel series. Dermot, 50, is returning to his roots for a food tour, testing out Ireland's best kept delicious secrets.

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the surprising moment where Rylan Clark's mum Linda blurted out her son's real name during an episode of Gogglebox. Rylan and his mum are firm TV favourites and often appear on the popular Channel 4 reality programme to react to TV shows and films. Back in 2020, Linda stunned fans by referring to Rylan as 'Ross'.

Cher Lloyd has experienced a scare on the roads when she was involved in a car accident with her two young children in the back.The former X Factor singer's brakes unexpectedly failed while driving her Ford Ranger, prompting her to issue a stark warning to fans. Sharing an image of her vehicle to Instagram, Cher, 30, was shaken from suffering complete engine failure with her eight-month-old baby and five year old also in the car during the terrifying ordeal.

Olly Murs and his twin brother have been embroiled in a 15-year feud, with the latter even changing his name and cutting off all contact after a wedding mishap.The siblings were once inseparable until Olly's rise to fame on the X Factor led to a fallout.The tension began when the Dear Darlin' singer, 39, missed Ben's wedding - and his duties as best man - to appear on the ITV reality show. Ben was furious that his brother had chosen fame over him, accusing the X Factor of "tearing the family apart".

Zayn Malik is reportedly keen on a One Direction reunion, a whole decade after his departure from the chart-topping boyband.The 31 year old singer left fans gobsmacked when he decided to leave One Direction and pursue a solo career. After years of keeping a low profile, it seems Zayn is eager to reconnect with former bandmates Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. Sources claim that Zayn is seeking "forgiveness and friendship" after their shared journey to stardom, which began on The X Factor in 2010.

From his early days on The X Factor to his current role as a Eurovision host, Rylan Clark 's journey in the spotlight has been nothing short of transformational. Over the years, the bubbly presenter has debuted a number of different looks, and he's been refreshingly open about his cosmetic procedures. One of the most talked-about aspects of Rylan's transformation is his dental journey.

Eurovision legend Cheryl Baker says Olly Alexander has little chance of success on Saturday night even though she desperately wants him to win for the UK.The 33 year old Years And Years frontman took to the stage representing the UK with his song Dizzy on Tuesday night, 7 May, and gave fans their first live taste of the track during a semi-finals show, but the reactions were incredibly mixed – with some already totally ruling him out of the running. Cheryl, who won Eurovision in 1981 as part of pop band Bucks Fizz, sides with those bluntly claiming the tune is not strong enough to go all the way at Saturday's final, 11 May, and says if Olly wants to win, he must make some important changes with little over 48 hours to go. Speaking to the Mirror on behalf of Heart Bingo, she issued a blunt 4-word statement about what she thought of the song when she first heard it, saying: "OK, this is good." However she continued: "I like the song, I just don't think it's strong enough to win.

Former The X Factor sensation Diana Vickers is set to take on the role of Gwyneth Paltrow in a new musical based on the Hollywood star's ski trial, which made headlines last year. The production called, Wish You Well, will dramatise the events of Gwyneth's 2023 legal battle that stemmed from a skiing incident at Utah's Deer Valley Resort in 2016. Gwyneth, 51, found herself in court after retired optometrist Terry Sanderson accused her of crashing into him on the slopes, causing serious injuries including broken ribs and sought $300,000 in compensation.The A-lister, however, filed a symbolic counterclaim for a single dollar, insisting it was Sanderson who crashed into her, ruining a family ski day.The case, which was closely watched by the public on live television, ultimately saw Gwyneth exonerated.

Ashley Roberts is 'heartbroken' following the death of her friend, as she joined a host of celebrities paying emotional tributes.The Heart radio presenter, 42, took to Instagram to share singer-songwriter Bobby Newberry's devastating post about the loss of his beloved husband Anthony "T.J" Paradise. Ashley commented on the post: "Our poor T.J. Heartbroken," accompanied by a heart, wings and a praying hands emoji.

Bella Penfold - who shot to fame on The X Factor in 2018 - has told followers on social media that she was "attacked and mugged" in London.The terrifying incident took place on Wednesday night (May 1) and Bella said her phone had been taken during the attack.The 25 year old singer - who competed on season 15 of the ITV show - explained she was left shaken and asked followers on Thursday to "please be patient with me". She shared her Instagram: "Last night I was attacked and mugged in London.