http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/bigbrother8/thexfactor/Latest XFactor photos on the Entertainment channel MSN UK©2007enhttp://estb.msn.com/i/9A/4DD49B9773132435777A5236B7305.jpghttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/bigbrother8/thexfactor/5Photoshttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871782http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871782Have you ever watched The X Factor and tried to figure out who some of the contestants remind you of? Well wonder no more. We have come up with a gallery of X Factor look-alikes. Granted, some are more tenuous than others (the McDonald Brothers as the Chuckle Brothers, anyone?) but others are right on the money. Click on the images below to see the doppelgangers in all their glory.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871777http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871777The X Factor is virtually synonymous with cringy auditions from people who think they can sing; there's certainly been a few of those over the past couple of years.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871776http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871776In May 2005, 75,000 people in total auditioned for the second series of The X Factor. In December 2005, nearly 10 million viewers tuned in to see Shayne Ward crowned the winner. He's had a No 1 single, a platinum-selling album, a Brit Award nomination and undertook a solo tour…then, seemingly, nothing. It took a while before the release of Breathless, his second album. It got to No 2 in the UK charts but it has to be said, Leona Lewis' international US success has pretty much dwarfed his. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5898111http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5898111Award-winning show The X Factor has had its format freshened and even added Cheryl Cole to its judging line-up. But the rollercoaster ride of twists and turns remains. In terms of chart success, Leona Lewis is out on her own, but 2005 winner Shayne Ward is doing his best to keep up. We take a closer look at these two chart-toppers in our gallery Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5903054http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5903054It's always the same. Hopefuls audition, they're rejected, and promise it won't be the last we'll hear of them. Bootcamp contestants audition, they're rejected, and promise it won't be the last we'll hear of them. Live show finalists sing, they're rejected, and promise it won't be the last we'll hear of them. Even the runner-up dutifully emits that same old line. However, more often than not, it is the last we hear of them. In our gallery, we're taWed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5880982http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5880982It's that time of year again, when we all laugh at the terrible X Factor auditions and then cheer as our favourites get through to the next round. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5898205http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5898205Ever heard the Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5888121http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5888121Simon Cowell has worked in the music industry for nearly 30 years. He started in the post room at EMI Music Publishing. After starting his own label at the age of 23, Simon joined BMG in 1989 and began a relationship that has now lasted for 20 years. During his time at BMG, Simon has sold over 150 million records and has had over 50 number one records.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6919816http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6919816Remember this? As tWed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7003145http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7003145In a shock result, Scotsman Leon Jackson beat Welsh Wonder Rhydian Roberts to take the X Factor crown. He landed a £1 million record contract and 2007's Christmas No 1. At the time, Ladbrokes spokesman Nick Weinberg, said: "Leon's win is the biggest shock in the history of reality TV betting." The Scot, a 6/1 outsider going into the final, saved the bookies from a mammoth payout.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871772http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871772Remember when she did it? Remember when Leona Lewis, the not-exactly-ugly girl from London was crowned champion of The X Factor in 2006? She beat off strong competition from baby-faced Ray Quinn iWed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6342989http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6342989In a shock result, Scotsman Leon Jackson beat Welsh Wonder Rhydian Roberts to take the X Factor crown. He landed a £1 million record contract and 2007's Christmas No 1. Bookies had Rhydian as red hot 1/3 favourite. At the time, Ladbrokes spokesman Nick Weinberg, said: "Leon's win is the biggest shock in the history of reality TV betting." The Scot, a 6/1 outsider going into the final, saved the bookies from a mammoth payout.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871840http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871840Dannii Minogue: Pictures and Profile Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871768http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871768Chico Slimani rose to fame due to his (very individual) style of X Factor performances back in 2005. His cheesy "what time is it?" refrain was answered by the audience as: "It's Chico time!" Little wonder he became one of the most popular contestants, despite Simon Cowell's weekly disapproval. Chico was voted out in the third-to-last show. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6667872http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6667872Every year, The X Factor throws up the same old clichés: auditions from hell; blubbing teenage boys; judges quitting (only to return the following week); and, of course, the ubiquitous contestant sob stories. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7618376http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7618376According to a report in the News Of The World, X Factor judges Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole have been clashing off-camera since Cheryl Cole replaced Sharon Osbourne. A source told the newspaper: "Those girls absolutely hate each other. There's been a lot of aggro. We've heard plenty of snide comments backstage and the cameras have picked up the fact there's obviously a lot of needle there. Simon [Cowell] has tried to intervene but there's nothing he can do about it. He and Cheryl get on like a house on fire. He thinks she'll be a huge star and a big hit with viewers. The pair of them are great friends. And Dannii doesn't like it one bit."Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871774http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871774Sharon Osbourne has decided to quit X Factor, it's been announced. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7723581http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7723581X Factor judge Louis Walsh has criticised ITV's new drama series Rock Rivals for failing to capture the drama of real-life reality shows. It stars Michelle Collins (EastEnders) as Karina Faith and Sean Gallagher (Coronation Street) as her husband Mal. Rock Rivals is set against the glossy, bitchy backdrop of a TV music talent show. However Louis Walsh believes the programme's researchers should have sought more input from people in the business to make the show more realistic.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5920230http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5920230The new series of the X Factor pulled in more viewers than all the other terrestrial TV channels put together, figures have revealed. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5878919http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5878919Louis Walsh: Pictures and Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5873032http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5873032Simon Cowell locks himself in his dressing room after X Factor auditions because he is scared of contestants' mums. The talent show Mr Nasty also reckons he would have been beaten up by now if it wasn't for his security guard. He told the Radio Times that hopefuls usually take rejection badly. "Normally, you'll get, 'Thanks for all your support, judges', and the second they're out of earshot they go completely ballistic," he said. "And there's me sometimes locked in my dressing room, knowing there are some very angry family members in the corridor. It's not a great place to be."Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871773http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871773X-Factor 06 - Final 12Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871775http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871775He's known for his vicious put-downs, but Simon Cowell has also revealed his warm and fuzzy side. Interviewed by Sue Lawley on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, TV's Mr Nasty admitted his fondness for ballads from the 1950s and 1960s. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871766http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871766Celebrity X-FactorWed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871767http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871767In May 2005, 75,000 people in total auditioned for the second series of The X Factor. On December 15th 2005, nearly 10 million viewers tuned in to see Shayne Ward crowned the winner. He's had a No 1 single, a platinum-selling album, a Brit Award nomination and undertook a solo tour…then, seemingly, nothing.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMThttp://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871778http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/realitytv/thexfactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5871778In May 2005, 75,000 people in total auditioned for the second series of The X Factor. On December 15th 2005, nearly 10 million viewers tuned in to see Shayne Ward crowned the winner. He's had a No 1 single, a platinum-selling album, a Brit Award nomination and undertook a solo tour…then, seemingly, nothing.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:45 GMT