ContactMusic — Nicole Scherzinger wept when Simon Cowell offered her a place on The X Factor judging panel as she relished the chance to help a youngster find fame The former Pussycat Dolls star was initially lined up to host the American version of the talent cont... more info

Starpulse — I’m pretty sure this is the first time it’s ever happened. In the too-many years that I’ve been writing about various singing competition shows, I don’t think it’s ever come to pass that the contes... more info

Perez Hilton — None of you are shocked by that? Yeah, we didn't think so! Simon Cowell has offered the world an insiders look at how the other 1% half lives by giving a glimpse at his trailer. This is where Simon spends most of his time while filming The X Factor w... more info

ContactMusic — Intensity the American pop group fronted by 14-year-old singer Ellona Santiago were eliminated from The X Factor Usa on Thursday 3rd November 2011 despite the best efforts of head judge Simon Cowell to keep them in the competition reports MTV News b.... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Two acts will apparently be kicked off The X Factor this weekend - as reports suggest boss Simon Cowell doesn't rate this year's talent.According to The Mirror, SiCo launched a rant at the... more info

People.com — Find out who was voted off the show - and which judge is down one act more info

Mjsbigblog — I’ll be liveblogging the X Factor results right here! Who will leave the X Factor tonight? Steve Jones takes the stage. Group performance! The X Factor Top 12 take the stage to sing…”Without You”. The vocals on this are really good, which l... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — As the "X Factor" judges/mentors and host Steve Jones periodically reminded us Wednesday night during a two-hour live show in which the top 12 performed, it's now up to you, America. Yup, we've moved on to the voting stage. more info

ContactMusic — The show is getting nowhere near the audience that American Idol routinely draws not to mention the audience that its creator Simon Cowell had predicted it would but Fox reality chief Mike Darnell announced on Wednesday that The X Factor will be rene... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor finalist Frankie Cocozza is apparently in trouble with show bosses after taking part in a 12-hour boozing session.The Sun reports that Cocozza, who previously admitted to having sex... more info