Former X Issue stars Jedward and Katie Waissel have reacted to information that the present has been axed after 17 years with glee.
On Wednesday night, it was reported that Simon Cowell, 61, has pulled the plug on the ITV expertise present – which launched in 2004 and final aired in 2018 – as a result of he would not need the programme to ‘grow to be a little bit of a joke.’
Sizzling on the heels of the information, the Irish twins, who shot to fame on the present in 2008, penned: ‘Xfactor has been axed Mission Full’, whereas Katie, who appeared in 2010, shared the MailOnline’s information alert and wrote: ‘Journey for justice’.
Katie, earlier this 12 months, claimed she was sexually assaulted by any person on the X Issue group, years after showing on the present whereas Jedward have been open of their criticism of the present and its remedy of stars.
Backlash: Former X Issue stars together with Jedward and Katie Waissel (pictured) have reacted to information that the present has been axed after 17 years with glee
The choice to axe the present comes sizzling on the heels of former contestants hitting out towards the British music business for ‘exploiting’ and treating them like ‘cattle’ since their in a single day rise to fame.
2010 X Issue star Rebecca Ferguson, 35, has known as for an pressing parliamentary inquiry to assist defend younger and rising artists and an impartial tribunal to carry these liable for poor remedy throughout the business to account.
Her fellow contestant Cher Lloyd, 27, and double act Jedward, each 29, who appeared on the present the earlier 12 months, have additionally hit out on the business and claimed they have been additionally poorly handled.
Discussing her alleged assault, Katie, 35, stated the incident occurred within the US when she met the individual to speak about recording work.
Shock success: Sizzling on the heels of the information, the Irish twins, who shot to fame on the present in 2008, penned: ‘Xfactor has been axed Mission Full’, whereas Katie, who appeared in 2010, shared the MailOnline’s information alert and wrote: ‘Journey for justice’
Comfortable: Jedward delighted within the information and branded the announcement ‘Mission Full’
Comfortable: Katie, who appeared in 2010, shared the MailOnline’s information alert and wrote: ‘Journey for justice’
The singer stated if she might change the previous, she would by no means have appeared on the singing contest.
A spokesperson for Syco Leisure stated on the time: ‘We have been made conscious by way of the media of Katie’s claims in Autumn 2017 and we instantly contacted her and commenced an investigation.
‘We have been naturally shocked on the allegations and wished to do something we might to assist – so we requested her to lodge a criticism with us and element the allegations for that function. Within the interim we suspended the accused.
‘Regardless of quite a lot of requests to Katie asking her to element the claims to us, she selected to not make a criticism over his behaviour. Consequently, and with out different proof on the contrary, we have been obliged to just accept his denial of the claims.
What!? On Wednesday night, it was reported that Simon Cowell , 61, has pulled the plug on the ITV expertise present – which launched in 2004 and final aired in 2018 – as a result of he would not need the programme to ‘grow to be a little bit of a joke’ (Simon Cowell, 61, Pictured in 2017)
‘We, after all, stay prepared and eager to analyze her claims if she so chooses to element them to us and though the alleged perpetrator now not works for both Syco or Sony Music.’
Whereas around the globe the format continues to be profitable, it appears Simon has accepted within the UK ‘it has grow to be barely stale’ and so has reportedly determined to ‘shelve it’ for 5 years, however sources are claiming it is now ‘unlikely’ to ever return.
A present insider informed The Sun: ‘Globally, it’s nonetheless a phenomenon and rakes in hundreds of thousands yearly. However within the UK, there isn’t a query it has grow to be barely stale.
Why? Simon is claimed to have pulled the plug on the ITV expertise present as a result of he would not need it to ‘grow to be a little bit of a joke’ (Pictured in 2005 with judges Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh)
‘Simon stays on the high of his sport and is aware of learn how to make successful. He owns the rights to the present, and it is his name — not ITV’s — whether or not or not he drops it.
‘Clearly the very last thing he desires is for X Issue to fizzle out with a whimper and grow to be a little bit of a joke — particularly in distinction to the present in its pomp.’
The supply defined there may be the choice for Simon to return the expertise present in 2023, which might see auditions happen subsequent summer time, nonetheless the entrepreneur is considered targeted on his new sport present Stroll The Line.
MailOnline has contacted Fremantle for remark. An ITV spokseperson informed MailOnline: ‘There are not any present plans for the subsequent sequence of The X Issue at this stage.’
Businessman: Whereas around the globe the format continues to be profitable, plainly the music mogul has accepted that within the UK ‘it has grow to be barely stale’ (Pictured in 2019)
In March, Dermot O’Leary, 47, informed new! journal of the X Issue: ‘I am unable to see it coming again this 12 months. If it does come again, it’s going to be 2022 – perhaps 2023.’
The presenter admitted he’s lacking filming the present, which launched in 2004, including: ‘You do miss it, undoubtedly. You’re employed with folks for the perfect a part of 10 years and also you grow to be a very tight group.
‘And also you do miss the thrill of a Saturday night time present. There’s one thing nice about it.’
The daddy-of-one has hosted the present since 2007, taking up from former host Kate Thornton, who was on the helm from 2004–2006.
Iconic: Simon launched X Consider in 2004 and final aired in 2018
Dermot has hosted each sequence since, except for in 2015 the place he was changed with former contestant Olly Murs and the late Love Island presenter Caroline Flack.
Its final conventional sequence of X Issue aired again in 2018, with judges Simon, Louis Tomlinson, Robbie Williams and his spouse Ayda Subject on the judging panel.
Dalton Harris, mentored by former One Path star Louis, gained the sequence, with Scarlett ending in second place and Anthony Russell taking third.
Unique sequence: Its final conventional sequence to air on ITV was again in 2018, the place Louis Tomlinson (R) gained the sequence along with his act Dalton Harris
Winner: Simon introduced one-off sequence The X Issue: Celeb to screens in 2019, which was gained by Megan McKenna who then landed a file contract with Simon’s music label Syco
Simon then introduced one-off sequence The X Issue: Celeb to screens in 2019, which noticed well-known faces showcase their vocal skills.
Megan McKenna was topped the winner of the present and landed a file contract with Simon’s main music label, Syco.
The X Issue was then halted in 2020 when coronavirus hit, rendering it inconceivable to provide the present, which entails mass gatherings for open public auditions.
Farewell for now: In March, Dermot O’Leary, (proper), hinted The X Issue might not return till 2023, saying: ‘If it does come again, it’s going to be 2022 – perhaps 2023’
The place it began: Dermot has hosted the present since 2007, taking up from former host Kate Thornton (pictured), who was on the helm from 2004–2006
A part of X Issue’s attraction has all the time been the array of well-known faces recruited by Simon to sit down with him on the judging panel.
Louis Walsh sat alongside Simon for a whopping 13 years, from 2004 to 2018 earlier than stepping away from X Issue.
Sharon Osbourne took her place as a choose from 2004 to 2007. She rejoined in 2013, although, and as soon as once more in 2016.
Dannii Minogue first appeared on the judging panel in 2007 and remained there for 4 sequence, earlier than leaving in 2011.
Cheryl was an X Issue choose from 2008 to 2011. She then returned for the 2014 and 2015 sequence.
Star line-ip: A part of X Issue’s attraction has all the time been the array of well-known faces recruited to sit down on the judging panel (pictured Simon, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh in 2006)
A part of the furnishings: Louis Walsh sat alongside Simon for a whopping 13 years, from 2004 to 2018 earlier than stepping away (pictured with Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue in 2010)
On the panel: Cheryl has had two stints on the present, being an X Issue choose from 2008 to 2011. She then returned for the 2014 and 2015 sequence (pictured with Simon in 2010)
New faces: N-Dubz’s Tulisa Contostavlos joined the panel for 2011 and 2012 with Future’s Little one singer Kelly Rowland additionally showing in 2011 (pictured with Louis and Gary Barlow in 2011)
Tulisa Contostavlos was the youngest X issue choose throughout her time on the present in 2011 and 2012.
Future’s Little one singer Kelly Rowland joined the panel concurrently Tulisa, in 2011, however solely lasted one sequence.
From 2011-2013, Take That is Gary Barlow really stepped into Simon Cowell’s footwear and changed him on the judging panel.
Nicole Scherzinger coined the notorious phrase ‘Shermazing’ throughout her stints on the judging panel from 2012 to 2014, earlier than returning in 2016 and 2017.
Spice Lady Mel B crammed the hole left by Nicole for the 2015 sequence of X Issue, however Simon determined she was higher suited to US audiences and she or he has since been a choose on America’s Received Expertise for 5 sequence.
Large footwear to fill: From 2011-2013, Take That is Gary Barlow stepped into Simon Cowell’s footwear and Nicole Scherzinger additionally joined the present in 2012 (pictured with Sharon and Louis in 2013)
Execs: Spice Lady Mel B crammed the hole left by Nicole for the 2015 sequence of X Issue, however was later moved to the US model of the present (pictured with Louis, Cheryl and Simon in a promo snap)
Specialists: The final conventional sequence of X Issue aired again in 2018, with judges Simon, Louis Tomlinson, Robbie Williams and his spouse Ayda Subject on the judging panel (pictured in 2018)
Enormous success: JLS got here second in 2008, however went on to take advantage of cash, promoting greater than 10million information
The identical 12 months, popstar Rita Ora and BBC Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw sat on the judging panel, however each solely lasted a single 12 months.
In 2018 Louis Tomlinson joined the panel together with Robbie Williams and his spouse Ayda Subject.
Whereas it is produced large stars like 1D, Little Combine, Olly Murs and James Arthur, The X Issue has arguably taking successful in scores over the previous few years.
X Issue was hit by its lowest ever scores when the Celeb sequence aired its first dwell present earlier this 12 months.
The ITV sequence recorded simply 2.96 million viewers at one level, and by the final quarter-hour of the Celeb particular, simply 2.99 million viewers have been left.
Even with a 3.73 million peak, the scores paled compared to the common viewing figures of 14.13 million that the present pulled in at its prime in 2010.
It marked the bottom scores for the reason that franchise started in 2004, however sources declare The X Issue nonetheless stays the best watched present for 16 to 34 12 months olds.
Whereas some X Issue stars went on to earn hundreds of thousands within the highlight, lots of the present’s winners have failed or been dumped from their file labels as their careers floundered.
The present’s largest success was One Path- made up of Harry Types, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik- earlier than the band went on an indefinite hiatus on the peak of their success in 2016.
Louisa Johnson, now 23, grew to become The X Issue’s youngest ever winner when she was topped champion of the 2015 sequence of the TV expertise present.
Jesy Nelson has just lately stop woman band Little Combine – who gained the present in 2011 – to assist her psychological well being after the stress of being within the group began to take its ‘toll’ on her.
Largest winners: One Path got here third on the X-Consider 2010 however are by far probably the most profitable act to emerge from the present
Historical past makers: Little Combine have been topped the winners of The X Consider 2011 once they grow to be the primary band to ever win the present in its historical past
James Arthur shot to fame after competing on the 2012 version of The X Issue, which he went on to win.
Olly Murs was runner-up in 2009’s X Issue and has had an extremely profitable profession in music since discovering fame on the present.
Shayne Ward gained the X-Issue 15 years in the past, its second sequence. After a triumphant music profession, he joined ITV cleaning soap Coronation Avenue the place he performed Aidan Connor till 2018.
Jedward – aka twins John and Edward Grimes – starred on X Consider 2009, ending third. Regardless of being a novelty act, they’ve gone on to launch three albums.
Alexandra Burke’s huge breakthrough got here on X Consider 2008, after she beat JLS within the last and her debut single, Hallelujah, offered 105,000 copies in a day.
THE X FACTOR: WHERE ARE THE CONTESTANTS NOW?
One Path: Put up-X Issue, the group grew to become one of many best-selling boy bands of all time
ONE DIRECTION
Ages: 27-29
12 months they appeared: 2010
The place did they end?: Third place
What are they thus far?: 1D went on to worldwide fame and have become one of many best-selling boy bands of all time, promoting 70 million information worldwide. Zayn Malik left the group in 2015 and the remainder of the band parted methods in 2016. All members at the moment are soloists.
Little Combine: They have been the primary group to ever win the present, tutored by Tulisa, and have since sky-rocketed to fame
LITTLE MIX
Ages: 28-30
12 months they appeared: 2011
The place did they end?: Winners
What are they thus far?: After changing into the first-ever group to win the present, Little Combine offered over 60 million information worldwide, making them one of many largest promoting woman teams of all time. Six albums later, Jesy Nelson left in 2020, with the opposite three nonetheless persevering with within the band.
Shayne Ward: The 2005 winner of the X Issue went on to star in Coronation Avenue
SHAYNE WARD
Age: 36
12 months they appeared: 2005
The place did they end?: Winner
What are they thus far?: After releasing successful album and several other singers after his The X Issue win, Shayne went on to pursue an performing profession and starred as Aidan Connor in Coronation Avenue from 2015 to 2018.
Rhydian Roberts: The 2007 X Issue runner-up, shedding out to Steve Brookstein
RHYDIAN ROBERTS
Age: 38
12 months they appeared: 2007
The place did they end?: Second place
What are they thus far?: Rhydian has launched a number of albums since The X Issue and has gone on many excursions. He has additionally does a number of pantomime work.
Diana Vickers: Diana reached the semi-finals of the singing competitors in 2008
DIANA VICKERS
Age: 29
12 months they appeared: 2008
The place did they end?: Semi-finalist
What are they thus far?: Diana had a number-one debut single, As soon as, in 2010. She has additionally launched two albums. The singer has gone on to pursue an performing profession – starring in TV present, Give Out Ladies, and film, The Excellent Wave.
Jedward: The twins with iconic hairstyles cast profitable careers within the limelight
JEDWARD
Ages: 29
12 months they appeared: 2009
The place did they end?: Sixth place
What are they thus far?: The duo have launched three albums, together with the hit single Below Stress (Ice Ice Child). Additionally they represented Eire within the Eurovision Track Contest in 2011 and 2012. They’ve gone on to have TV careers, presenting their very own kids’s tv sequence and showing on Celeb Large Brother.
James Arthur: 2012 X Issue winner James Arthur nonetheless often seems within the charts
JAMES ARTHUR
Ages: 33
12 months they appeared: 2012
The place did they end?: Winner
What are they thus far?: He launched a number-one single, Unattainable, after his win. He has gone on to launch a self-titled album in addition to a number of singles. In 2018, he returned to The X Issue to due with Anne-Marie.
Honey G: Honey G got here fifth in 2016 together with her parody act
HONEY G
Age: 40
12 months they appeared: 2016
The place did they end?: Fifth place
What are they thus far?: In December, Honey G revealed that she had been fired from her property agent job after simply 40 days, as a result of her bosses deemed her ‘too well-known.’
Christopher Maloney: The scouse crooner got here third within the 2012 sequence
CHRISTOPHER MALONEY
Age: 43
12 months they appeared: 2012
The place did they end?: Third place
What are they thus far?: In 2014 Christopher opened a performing arts college in Liverpool, and went on to seem in Celeb Large Brother in 2016
Wagner: Brazilian-born English singer Wagner got here sixth within the 2012 sequence
WAGNER
Age: 64
12 months they appeared: 2012
The place did they end?: Sixth place
What are they thus far?: In 2012, Wagner revealed he was having a child along with his then 20-year-old girlfriend.
Katie Waissel: The singer took eight place within the 2010 sequence of The X Issue
KATIE WAISSEL
Age: 35
12 months they appeared: 2010
The place did they end?: Eighth place
What are they thus far?: In July 2018, Katie gave start to her son Hudson. She describes herself as a author and model strategist, and has since skilled to be a health teacher.
Sam Bailey: The mother-of-three often performs in pantomimes
SAM BAILEY
Age: 43
12 months they appeared: 2013
The place did they end?: Winner
What are they thus far?: The mother-of-three supported Beyoncé on one among her UK tour dates in 2014. Sam often performs in pantomimes
Alexandra Burke: The singer gained the present in 2008
ALEXANDRA BURKE
Age: 32
12 months they appeared: 2008
The place did they end?: Winner
What are they thus far?: Alexandra gained the present – famously duetting with Beyoncé within the finale. She has since launched three studio albums, has competed on Strictly Come Dancing and is starring within the West Finish in Joseph.
JLS: The boy band made the finale however misplaced out to Alexandra Burke
JLS
Ages: 33-36
12 months they appeared: 2008
The place did they end?: Runners-up
What are they thus far?: The band got here in second place but hit the charts lower than a 12 months later with debut single Beat Once more. They launched 4 albums and and a Best Hits in 2013. They cut up that 12 months however introduced a comeback in 2020.
Mart Byrne: Mary made the semi-final
MARY BYRNE
Age: 36
12 months they appeared: 2010
The place did they end?: Fifth place
What are they thus far?: Mary went on to file 4 albums, the latest launched in 2017. In November 2011, she launched an autobiography. She nonetheless performs and misplaced 5 stone final 12 months.
Stacey Solomon: Stacey is now a TV host
STACEY SOLOMON
Age: 31
12 months they appeared: 2009
The place did they end?: Third place
What are they thus far?: Stacey has appeared on I am A Celeb… Get Me Out Of Right here! and went on to hitch the panel at Unfastened Ladies. She has since grow to be engaged to fellow TV presenter Joe Swash. In 2021, the BBC commissioned her personal home-decluttering sequence.
Leona Lewis: The London-born singer gained the 2006 sequence of The X Issue
LEONA LEWIS
Age: 36
12 months they appeared: 2006
The place did they end?: Winner
What are they thus far?: After a number of best-selling singles and singing the theme for blockbuster film Avatar in 2009, Leona filmed her first TV position for drama The Oath earlier this 12 months.
Chico: Welsh singer Chico gained over critics along with his vibrant performances
CHICO
Age: 50
12 months they appeared: 2005
The place did they end?: Quarter-finals
What are they thus far?: Chico had successful single, It is Chico Time, in 2006. In September 2019, the singer was rushed to hospital after struggling a life-threatening stroke.
He’s now a health guru and devoted dad of two.
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