Hailing from Middlesbrough, England, Arthur dominated season 9, leaving a mark on audiences and judges alike ... was a victor of The X-Factor, winning the show in Series 10 back in 2013.

Forget last year's half live/ half shambolic Judges' Houses. This year it's back to basics for X Factor: people will cry by a swimming pool while we salivate over stunning sunny locations.

During X Factor's 15-series run it featured an array of famous judges including music mogul Simon. Rumours of an X Factor reboot have been touted several times - including a channel hop.

The singer, who formed the duo Paola and Chiara with her sister, has relaunched her career with an excellent participation in X Factor as a judge. A showcase where she was appreciated for her ...