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Wes Nelson glad he swerved working with X Factor boss Simon Cowell

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Wes Nelson is glad he swerved working with X Factor boss Simon Cowell after enjoying shock success as a singer. The former Love Island star, 22, told MailOnline the record contract offered to the winner of X Factor: Celebrity last year ‘doesn’t compare’ to his current deal with Universal. In an exclusive interview, Wes, whose … Read more

X Factor winner Sam Bailey on son’s autism diagnosis

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X Factor winner Sam Bailey has admitted she feels ‘sick to her stomach’ that she didn’t pick up the signs of her son’s autism sooner.  The singer, 43, who won the tenth series of reality show in 2013, learned of her son Tommy’s condition in July, after noticing signs in his behaviour around four years … Read more

Olivia Attwood tells her mum she wants ‘wow factor’ wedding with Bradley Dack

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Olivia Attwood tells her mum she wants to have a ‘wow factor wedding’ when she marries fiancé Bradley Dack in teaser clip for new show By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 09:13 BST, 22 October 2020 | Updated: 09:13 BST, 22 October 2020 Olivia Attwood tells her mother she is pulling out all the stops … Read more

Superfast broadband is the new Waitrose factor when selling a home

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed how people work, with the kitchen or loft becoming the new office for millions of us. That’s why fast and reliable broadband has become an essential household utility for those working from home. The good news is that Ofcom, the telecommunications regulator, says in its latest report that ‘the UK … Read more

Simon Cowell will make a TV comeback with new talent show, says X Factor voiceover man

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Simon Cowell will make a TV comeback with a new show to rival the success of Britain’s Got Talent, according to X Factor voiceover man Peter Dickson. The music mogul, 61, is in recovery after falling off his electric bike and breaking his back in three places, but voiceover artist Peter doesn’t believe Simon’s injuries … Read more

The X Factor winner Altiyan Childs, 45, resurfaces after a decade

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X Factor winner Altiyan Childs, 45, resurfaces after a decade away from the spotlight – and you’ll NEVER guess what he looks like now By Nicole Douglas For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:22 BST, 8 October 2020 | Updated: 03:22 BST, 8 October 2020 He’s the Australian rock singer who was crowned the winner of … Read more

X Factor star Janet Devlin says ‘laughing’ about her mental health has helped her feel less alone

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Former X Factor star Janet Devlin has revealed that ‘joking’ about her mental health struggles online has helped her through ‘really dark times’. The Northern Irish singer, 25, has spoken candidly about how she has self-harmed, had an alcohol addition and attempted suicide in the past and often references her journey in TikTok and YouTube … Read more

Little Mix ‘have made staggering £28.5million since X Factor fame and raked in £1million last year’

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Little Mix have reportedly made a staggering £28.5million since winning The X Factor back in 2011.  The band- Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Perrie Edwards- made a £938,827 profit last year, despite not releasing a record, The Sun reports.  In the latest accounts from their firm Eternal Dance, the near £1million boost brings … Read more

X Factor star Ray Quinn ‘takes on job as Hermes delivery earning £11.40 per hour’ 

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‘He’s a hard-grafting lad’: X Factor star Ray Quinn ‘takes on job as Hermes delivery driver earning £11.40 per hour’ By Emily Webber For Mailonline Published: 23:26 BST, 20 September 2020 | Updated: 23:33 BST, 20 September 2020 X Factor star Ray Quinn has ‘taken up a job as a Hermes delivery driver earning £11.40 … Read more