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Simon Cowell says he ‘always tried’ to look after X Factor contestants

Music mogul’s comments arrive after several former talent show contestants hit out at ITV series

The Independent UK

'You Can't Do That' Simon Cowell Claps Back At Allegations He Is To Blame For Liam Payne's Death

Simon Cowell addresses the year-long allegations linking him to Liam Payne's death in October 2024.

International Business Times UK

Petition to protect artists’ wellbeing after Liam Payne’s death passes milestone

The One Direction star died after falling from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, last week.

Evening Standard

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Robbie Williams' songwriter thinks the music industry shouldn't work with under 18s? He's right

Liam Payne’s death is the latest casualty of an industry that treats underage stars as commodities

Evening Standard

Reports Liam Payne was ‘dropped by record label’ as X Factor co-star hits out at Simon Cowell

One Direction star and solo singer, who has died aged 31, was reportedly dealt a blow by his label after the release of his last single, ‘Teardrops’

The Independent UK

Where are X Factor 2010 contestants now? From Liam Payne's One Direction to winner Matt Cardle

Rebecca Ferguson and Cher Lloyd are among the X Factor 2010 stars who have paid tribute to their fellow contestant Liam Payne, who has died aged 31

Evening Standard

Louis Walsh faces further criticism from former X Factor star amid Jedward row

The Irish music manager has come under fire for his comments

Evening Standard

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Starstruck fans stunned as they recognise X Factor contestant from 'iconic' Cheryl moment

Eagle-eyed viewers tuning into ITV's new singing series Starstruck last night spotted a familiar face who caused waves on The X Factor 13 years ago

Daily Mirror

Katie Waissel says PTSD therapy helped her to perform again for the first time in a decade

The former X Factor singer, 36, said she wouldn't have found the 'strength or courage' to perform without the help of therapy

Daily Mirror

X Factor star Katie Waissel’s grandmother – Britain’s oldest sex worker – dies aged 93

Ms Vogel-Coupe advertised her services until the Covid-19 pandemic started, it has been reported

Evening Standard

Katie Waissel's gran who was 'oldest prostitute in UK' dies at 93

Former X Factor star Katie Waissel's family are currently mourning the loss of their grandmother, Sheila Vogel-Coupe, who has died aged 93. Despite the heartache, her family say they are "proud of her"

Daily Mirror

X Factor documentary to expose 'bullying' culture – everything we know so far

The X Factor may have ended in 2018 but the show’s legacy is still being felt- and a new documentary reportedly hopes to uncover the truth behind “bullying and exploitation” claims made against the mega-hit competition show

Irish Mirror

The X Factor's Katie Waissel says 'online trolling let me petrified and numb'

The X Factor quarter finalist Katie Waissel has said if she could erase her time on the show she would and the trainee solicitor is now fighting for the rights of fellow singers and artists

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