Sky1's live production of the first semi-final looked as professional as a live production on BBC One or ITV1.
Simon Cowell had ordered the axing of any more Auto-Tuned contestants.
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has unofficially confirmed that Steven Tyler of Aerosmith will be one of American Idol’s new judges
Sky1 have now revealed the names of the 15 acts in the show's semi-finals:
Daithi Legion of Many Missing Andy Kyan The Pictures CK Gospel Choir Hero The Trinity Band Toxic Funk Berry
The X Factor burst back on our screens on 21st August with the first audition show of the new series.
The Daily Star reports that Prince Harry will play TV presenter in a reality music show at Buckingham Palace.
Sky1 launched its new music talent show last night with two one hour audition episodes.
The 2009 X Factor winner Joe McElderry has revealed that he is gay.
The Daily Mail reports that Christine Bleakley will replace Dermot O'Leary next year as the presenter of The X Factor.
The News of the World reports today that riot police were called as to The X Factor boot camp hotel, the Premier Inn at Wembley, when auditionees rampaged after a five-hour drinking binge on Thursday.
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