The x factor: 20 years on

Catapulted to stardom almost 20 years ago on The X Factor, Leona Lewis’s life changed in an instant. A sweet and shy 21-year-old from Hackney, London, she blew the judges away with her rendition of Ov

Gladiators star Harry, 37, knows a thing or two about the show, after appearing on the Christmas special in 2024. Speaking about taking part, the former Team GB sprinter said, ‘I’m so excited to be pa

Judge Bruno Tonioli described Ed Balls’ unforgettable Gangnam Style moves as “the best worst dance I’ve seen”. The former politician’s performance remains one of the most entertaining in the show’s hi

Boy bands reunited… but were they back for good?

When I was 16, I was into music and athletics. I was a sprinter and I was in school bands. George Michael was my musical hero – I would stand in front of the mirror with a hairbrush singing Faith. Sch

The Female Boss on Simon Cowell, Little Mix, and why she’s not looking for love…