The Mirror — “I understand new decisions are seen as ­controversial by our viewers,” declared Simon Cowell. “But it stops the show being ­boring.” more info

The Mirror — The X Factor 2010 has ­suffered vote-rigging claims, ­backstage brawling and ­judges’ constant feuding... and that’s just how Simon Cowell likes it more info

Scotsman.com — TEEN singer Cher Lloyd bowed out of The X Factor last night after polling the fewest viewer votes. more info

The Mirror — The X Factor 2010 has ­suffered vote-rigging claims, ­backstage brawling and ­judges’ constant feuding... and that’s just how Simon Cowell likes it more info

Mjsbigblog — The X Factor FINAL performance show begins today at 2 pm ET! Check out song spoilers HERE. *** Today’s Idol Appearances Adam Lambert performs at the Y100 Jingle Ball in Miami FL. Kris Allen performs at the Mix 104 Chris-Mix in S... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson has reportedly ditched all three songs she planned to perform after a tearful phone call with mentor Cheryl Cole. According to The Mirror, Rebecca rang Cheryl... more info

The Telegraph — The X Factor gets bigger and better with every passing year - it has become event TV, says Bryony Gordon more info

Guardian Music — As X Factor finals weekend arrives, historians urge caution from modern-day Witchfinder General Simon Cowell and his dastardly cohortsSimon, Dannii, Louis and Cheryl are the kings and queens of Saturday night TV. They decide the soundtrack to our wee... more info

Perez Hilton — Nice! Sources close to The X Factor have revealed the potential singles for the remaining contestants, and we'd say that they're all pretty solid selections! Matt Cardle is allegedly set to cover Biffy Clyro's Many Of Horror, Rebecca Ferguson will do... more info

Guardian Music — 2010 version of televised karaoke show ends this weekend having already given a big win to ITV bossesFour months of buildup! Millions of pounds earned by ITV! Thousands of people auditioned! Hundreds of cliches uttered by the judges! It's. The. X Fac... more info