Dermot O’Leary: ‘We’d make The X Factor differently today’

Ten years ago Dermot O’Leary told a reporter that the happiest he had ever been was in 1980, on Curracloe beach with his family in Co Wexford. The TV and radio presenter was born Seán Dermot Fintan O’Leary in Essex, but both his parents came from Ireland. …

Basildon's X-Factor star Ché Chesterman reflects on American Idol success

Having breezed past that milestone, and with public voting set to begin, Ché is hoping that he’s made a positive impression on the millions of viewers who tune in for every episode. Ahead of the results of that vote being announced on Sunday night, the …

The Brookside cast now - from heartbreaking death to major X-Factor success

Brookside was the groundbreaking soap that shocked the UK for 21 years. From tragic deaths to dramatic reinventions, here's where its most iconic stars are now It was the gritty soap that shocked the nation, smashed taboos, and made suburban cul-de- …

How Ausar Thompson can become Pistons’ biggest X-factor in playoffs vs. Knicks

How Ausar Thompson can become Pistons' biggest X-factor…

Lakers legend makes surprising pick for Timberwolves' x-factor

With six wins in their last nine games, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to hold off the field and secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. That means they get a Minnesota Timberwolves team in Round 1 that finished three spots below them in the …

Facing off against Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas a 'huge X-factor' for Avalanche | 2025 NHL playoffs preview

Players can make a name for themselves come playoff time. They also can make a lot of money. A strong playoff run from Martin Necas could make him a wealthy man as soon as this summer.  "We want to see how (Necas) finishes the year and how he plays in …

How Ausar Thompson can become Pistons' biggest X-factor vs. Knicks

ITV Emmerdale's Billy Fletcher star's forgotten Britain's Got Talent and X Factor fame

Emmerdale has revealed a devastating blow for Billy Fletcher as his wife Dawn (played by Olivia Bromley) announces her desire to separate, amidst her clandestine affair with Joe Tate (Ned Porteus). In a shocking turn of events, Dawn declared her intention …

Mikal Bridges could be Knicks’ X factor — but not for defense on Cade Cunningham

A lot of the talk heading into the Knicks’ first-round series against the Pistons has been about Mikal Bridges’ defense on Cade Cunningham. But it’s his offense that could be the X factor in this series.  The Knicks traded for Bridges and Karl-Anthony …