Guardian Music — Fans will be able to show their appreciation from their sofas through 'Tap to Clap' featureWhen The X Factor returns to ITV this autumn, it will come with a spin-off iPhone app enabling viewers to share their views on the show through a "Tap to Clap"... more info

ContactMusic — Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul check their outfits don't clash before judging on 'The X Factor'. The 'Right There' hitmaker - who sensationally replaced Cheryl Cole on the show after she had completed just four auditions - likes to make sure her ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cher Lloyd has reportedly been in trouble with her management after ransacking a hotel room. The X Factor star, who recently admitted she gets lonely staying away from home, is said to have left... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell is allegedly hoping that Cheryl Cole will return to The X Factor if her replacement, Tulisa Contostavlos, proves unpopular with viewers.According to Now magazine, SiCo doesn't want the... more info

ContactMusic — British singer Joe Mcelderry was caught up in chaos unfolding across London on Monday (08Aug11) as he filmed a music video close to rioters. The star, who won Britain's The X Factor in 2009, was recording the promo for his next single in a building i... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell is facing legal action over allegations he caused "mental anguish" to a pair of contestants who tried out for his upcoming U. S. TV talent show The X Factor. Hyman Marks, 86, and his 54-year-old son Stephen are suing Cowell over claims t... more info

MTV.co.uk News — One Direction have exclusively told MTV.co.uk that they hope to emulate the success of their pal, Cher Lloyd.The boyband, who finished one place above Lloyd on The X Factor last year, claim that... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell has admitted that he "probably got it wrong" when it came to sacking Cheryl Cole from The X Factor USA.Speaking at the Television Critics' Association Press tour, SiCo... more info

VH1 Blog — Never let it be said that Simon Cowell doesn’t have canny timing. It’s been nearly a month since the first television promo for Fox’s The X Factor premiered during the MLB All-Star Game, but over a month until the show itself premieres on Septe... more info

ContactMusic — There once was a time when television networks loved reality shows because they were so much cheaper to produce than scripted shows. That may no longer be the case. Producers of the X Factor , the upcoming talent show on Fox, said Friday that the win... more info