The X Factor

...generate valuable revenue in any post-Jedward economic slump). Melty-eyed Cole, who used to be the main reason for watching The X Factor, has confessed that Jedward is her "guilty secret", and now it seems alpha male Cowell has been...

In this article: Simon Cowell, ITV, Louis Walsh, Revenue, and Recession

...in reports that the boys had been offered a support slot on the tour. The twins will still have plenty of time on-stage over the coming year as part of 'The X Factor' live tour, which will play around 30 dates in the Britain and Ireland.

In this article: Westlife, Louis Walsh, Britain, and Ireland

...to me how out of touch we are as a nation. A small article told us how the internet is full of anger at the twins from Lucan who continue to "embarrass" Ireland on the ITV show 'The X Factor'. The great philosopher and social commentator...

In this article: Bill Hicks, ITV, American Gladiators, Ireland, and Europe

...before anyone starts muttering about exploitation, let's be perfectly clear. John and Edward are using The X Factor every bit as much as The X Factor is using them. Without the show, or one like it, the only possible way they could ever have...

In this article: Louis Walsh

...miss them. Bookies Paddy Power -- who announced they were refunding all bets to the tune of EUR25,000 placed on the twins to win the 'X Factor' -- installed them at odds of 5/4 to have a number one record in Ireland next year. Vilified

In this article: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, X Factor, Lucan, Dublin, Susan Boyle, No Matter What, I Want to Know What Love Is, Wild Horses, and Boyzone

...by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen". Boyzone manager Louis Walsh pulled out of Sunday night's X Factor live finals show, saying he was "very shocked and exceptionally upset". Gately, who joined Boyzone in 1993 after answering...

In this article: Stephen Gately, Ronan Keating, Boyzone, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham, and Louis Walsh

...brothers to short-lived fame three years ago. For their part, the 18-year-olds are currently cocooned in the safety of the 'X Factor' studio, where they are being supported by Louis Walsh. Should they go all the way -- still a 50/1...

In this article: Simon Cowell, Facebook, Shayne Ward, Leona Lewis, Louis Walsh, Britney Spears, and Britain

...to Andrew and Stephen's family. We love you and will miss you forever Steo." The band's manager, Louis Walsh, pulled out of The X Factor live finals show on Sunday, saying he was "very shocked and exceptionally upset" while the composer...

In this article: Stephen Gately, Boyzone, Mikey Graham, Louis Walsh, Suicide, The Tree, Keith Duffy, and Shane Lynch

...a bolt from the blue.'' The Xtra Factor, which is shown in Ireland on TV3, is presented by British TV presenter Holly Willoughby and features behind the scenes footage as well as a satirical look at the X Factor. Callan is also the voice...

In this article: Xtra Factor, Louis Walsh, RTE, Simon Cowell, Suicide, Enda Kenny, SPAR, and Brian Cowen