The X Factor has generated hundreds of headlines over the years and not always for the best reasons. With judges being sacked, contestants taking drugs, sharing naked pictures, judges arguing and hopeful contestants facing deportation, Simon Cowell's brainchild has had its fair share of ups and downs.
With falling viewing figures, It was announced that the show would be taking a break from TV screens this year. In a bid to increase ratings, Simon Cowell opted to launch two new editions in 2019, The X Factor: Celebrity and The X Factor: The Band both of which received mixed reviews.
With the future of X Factor seemingly an uncertain one, Daily Star Online has taken a look back at some of the talent show's most scandalous moments.
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