#The X Factor
Everything you need to know about the 22-year-old Irish plumber on The X Factor semi final this weekend
Let’s be real, you’re definitely not up to date with The X Factor.
Lots of viewers seem to think The X Factor has now become 'The Robbie Williams Show'
They’ve only seen one episode and they’re already sick of Robbie Williams.
Louis Walsh is leaving The X Factor after 13 years
The Mayo man is set to continue working on Ireland’s Got Talent.
Simon Cowell has been hospitalised after falling at his home
The extent of his injury remains unknown.
Here's the performance that saw Wicklow brothers Sean and Conor through to The X Factor live shows
“That’s the best I think you’ve sang”
8 times Sinitta proved she was actually the one with The X-Factor
Petition for Sinitta to get her own spin-off.
Two busking brothers from Wicklow absolutely wowed the judges on The X Factor last night
They even made Simon Cowell get a bit emotional. Yes, really.
'Newstalk are looking for the next Pat Kenny - if it could be female that would be great'
The Communicorp station is always looking for presenters with that ‘x-factor’, Kenny said.
The Honey G backlash is in full swing - here's what you need to know
Honey to the G, that’s you for me…
Sharon Osbourne forgot the name of her own act on The X Factor and it was mortifying
You literally have one job, Sharon.
Loads of people thought they saw Simon Cowell's mickey on The X Factor last night
But all was not as it seems.
Do you have what it takes to succeed in the rugby equivalent of the 'The X Factor'?
The IRFU have issued an open invitation to all male athletes, from all sports, to take part in a Sevens competition.
Shaqiri reveals failed Liverpool bid
Bayern Munich refused to sell the Swiss international before the World Cup.
What to watch on TV tonight: Wednesday
Here are the shows that will be on your Twitter timeline later.
I will never play in the Premier League, Xavi insists
The Barcelona midfielder is a one-club man, he says..
TV3 will hold onto X Factor and BGT despite new channel
The station has retained Irish rights for the UK hit shows, which there had been speculation it could lose.
What do Roy Keane and rugby have in common?
The new Ireland assistant manager is a passionate fan of both Ireland and Munster.
Here's the X Factor performance that got Dublin teenager Melanie McCabe a standing ovation
Louis Walsh had a cry, and all.
8 things we'll miss about Louis Walsh on The X Factor
He’s announced that he will leave the show after this series.
10 people we never thought would be TV show judges
They’re all in Australia it seems.
Britney Spears joins The X Factor judges' table
Demi Lovato will also sit next to LA Reid and Simon Cowell for the second instalment of the US version of the show.
One Direction make US history with chart-topping album
The X Factor boys sell 176,000 copies of their album ‘Up All Night’ – becoming the first band from the UK to enter at number 1 with a debut album.
Fighting over the remote on Christmas Day? You're not the only one
A UPC survey reveals that two-thirds of Irish people won’t get to watch the programmes they want on Christmas Day.
Little Mix - who didn't exist four months ago - take X Factor crown
The girl band, created by mentor Tulisa from four failed solo entrants, defeat Marcus Collins and prepare for instant stardom.
TV3 at Christmas: #VinB on St Stephen's night and a sneak preview of Tallafornia
Viewers will also get a chance to catch the conclusion of The Apprentice and X Factors on both sides of the Atlantic this Christmas…
Janet's X Factor odyssey ends as judges send Tyrone teen home
Just what does an Irish act need to do to win? Janet Devlin is the third Irish entrant to finish fifth in three years.
X Factor judge Tulisa faces probe over arm gesture
The singer faces an investigation over the arm gesture she makes during each programme.
Frankie Cocozza booted from X Factor amid drugs allegations
X Factor hopeful Frankie Cocozza is reported to have been kicked off the show for failing to curb his hard-partying lifestyle.
Tyrone girl Janet installed as early X Factor favourite
Janet Devlin, 16, from Gortin in Co Tyrone, is the 7/2 favourite to win the series outright after her audition broadcast last night.
Simon Cowell doesn't want to go away, ever
The X Factor mogul and pop impresario wants to be cryonically frozen when he dies – otherwise he’ll regret it “in 300 years”.
Column: Cardinal Rules (Part 26) - Running the Parish newsletter
The Not Primate of All Ireland hands over the running of the newsletter to a colleague. Hilarity, inevitably, insues.
Mother knows best! Simon Cowell told to slow down by his mum
Cowell’s mother is “freaking out” over the X-Factor judge’s hectic schedule on both sides of the Atlantic.
No luck for Bandits as Cardle claims Irish top spot
The rubbery Limerick hip-hop duo will have to make do with second best: the X Factor champion is Number One for Christmas.
TV3 reports ‘unbelievable’ December viewing figures
The audience for last night’s Apprentice wasn’t its highest, but the station still saw 1.12 million tune in for the X Factor.
An emulsion-al night ends with glossy finish for painter Matt
Painter Matt Cardle is crowned X Factor champion after beating off competition from Rebecca Ferguson and One Direction.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: Gerry Ryan’s open secret, Fine Gael’s bailout fallout, and some cranky phone calls for the Cabinet.
So how's this X Factor finale going to work?
No surprise sing-offs this time, we think – instead, a madcap weekend of voting with one person going out tonight.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: the Vatican was “offended” at the Murphy Inquiries, the bailout is back in doubt, and the Old Enemy could still be coming to Dublin.
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