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• Season 1
• 23 episodes

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Summary

Steve Brookstein was the show's first winner and topped the chart with his debut album, while G4 were the runners-up. The judges were Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh.

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Episodes

• Episode 21
  
  Part Two - The Results

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• Episode 20
  
  Part One

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• Episode 19
  
  Part Two - The Results

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• Episode 18
  
  Part One

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• Episode 17
  
  Part Two - The Results

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• Episode 16
  
  Part One

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• Episode 15
  
  Part Two - The Results

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• Episode 14
  
  Part One

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• Episode 13
  
  Part Two - The Results

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• Episode 12
  
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• Episode 11
  
  Part Two - The Results

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• Episode 10
  
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News & features about The X Factor

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  The X Factor tipped for return 7 years after ITV axe with "modern makeover"
  
  Could Simon Cowell's crowning achievement recapture its magic spark?

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  Dermot O'Leary addresses The X Factor reboot speculation and whether he would return to host
  
  The talent show is reportedly poised for a "modern makeover".

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  Strictly Come Dancing 2026 tipped to cast The X Factor and I'm a Celebrity veteran
  
  Two celebrities have been confirmed so far.

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  Celebrity Ex on the Beach return date confirmed as The X Factor and Coronation Street icons star in first-look trailer
  
  The summer is about to get even hotter.

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  5 drama casts The X Factor icon opposite Coronation Street and Neighbours favourites
  
  Dannii Minogue will be joining Kym Marsh and Jackie Woodburne in the four-part thriller series.

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  Cast confirmed for Celebrity Ex on the Beach with "most explosive season yet"
  
  This will be juicy...

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  The Voice UK confirms X Factor judge as new coach after LeAnn Rimes exits
  
  An industry icon.

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  Strictly’s JB Gill delights fans as he recreates ‘Merry Christmas’ X Factor meme
  
  The former JLS star delivered a special festive message during the final.

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  Shayne Ward on how Strictly compares to The X Factor and eyeing up the Glitterball trophy
  
  Shayne Ward and dance partner Nancy Xu speak to Radio Times about why they have their sights set on the Strictly final.

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  X Factor star Ben Thapa dies, aged 42 – G4 bandmates pay tribute
  
  The opera singer passed away suddenly.

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  Singer's X Factor journey from first audition to One Direction fame
  
  The singer has died at the age of 31.

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  James Blunt "didn't enjoy" judging X Factor: "I find it quite painful"
  
  Blunt was a judge on the seventh season of The X Factor Australia.

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  The X Factor 'moves from ITV to Channel 5 as series returns'
  
  Reports suggest it will be back next year.

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  85 per cent of RadioTimes.com readers don't want X Factor back
  
  The people have a spoken and it's a no from them.

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  Former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke "sad to see it go"
  
  The X Factor winner has spoken about the show's cancellation after 15 years.

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  ITV says there are "no current plans" for The X Factor to return amid axe rumours
  
  The talent show last aired a regular series in 2018.

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  Freddie Combs, X Factor singer, dies from kidney failure aged 49
  
  The minister appeared on Simon Cowell's reality show in 2012.

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  X Factor might not return until 2022, Dermot O'Leary says
  
  The singing contest took a year off in 2020 for the first time since it began in 2003.

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  Who are The X Factor judges?
  
  The judging panel has seen some major changes for The X Factor 2019

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  The X Factor is outdated in the age of The Masked Singer and I Can See Your Voice – no wonder it was cancelled
  
  Compared to the technicolour eccentricity of new formats, The X Factor looked tired, jaded and stale.

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  Will there be a 'normal' X Factor again in 2020?
  
  The X Factor has been revamped for 2019 - but will we ever see the 'classic' version again?

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  What time is The X Factor: The Band final on?
  
  Simon Cowell’s sudden U-Turn means it’s all change once again on The X Factor…

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  X Factor "looking into" Misha B controversy as Tulisa responds
  
  The singer, who participated in the show in 2011, claimed in a video that she was treated unfairly by Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh during her time on the show.

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  Dermot O'Leary gives update on X Factor return
  
  The TV presenter says ITV's X Factor could do with a little change when it returns.

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