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Stacey Solomon was emotional as she revealed she is launching her own homeware line with a huge supermarket chain.The presenter and social media star, 33, took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce she’s releasing a range of home items with George at Asda and offered a sneak peek look into what will be on sale. Stacey has drawn a huge online following for her DIY home decor at Pickle Cottage, where she lives with husband Joe Swash and her five children.

TV presenter Rylan Clark has said he could not dress, sleep, eat or speak following his split from husband Dan Neal. Rylan, 34, who found fame on The X Factor in 2012, revealed he had dealt with suicidal thoughts when his marriage broke down and said that he stopped being able to speak properly for two weeks.

Former X Factor contestant Kye Sones, who participated in the show's 2012 season, has undergone a remarkable transformation and is now a successful songwriter and musician. Despite finishing in eighth place during his time on the show, Kye has since achieved significant success in the music industry. After his X Factor journey, Kye ventured into the world of songwriting and performing.

X Factor star Katie Waissel has left her fans confused after she popped up as the office manager in Vanderpump Rules. Katie made two appearances on the show during series four, and despite the episode airing eight years ago, fans are still as confused today as they were back then. One fan who has been watching the series has taken to Twitter to share her confusion after spotting Katie.

After his rise to fame after the quarter finals on the 2005 series of The X Factor, fans of the show have been left wondering whatever happened to Chico. Famed for his number one hit It’s Chico Time, which knocked Madonna’s Sorry off the top spot, the cheeky chap left the spotlight behind when his singing career fizzled out.The 52-year-old, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, was just 34 when he shot to fame on the ITV talent show alongside other memorable blasts from the past including winner Shayne Ward.The Welsh-born entertainer, who brought up in Morocco until the age of 14, trained as an electrical engineer but fame came calling and he applied for the show which saw his life change overnight.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Chart topper Olly Murs has opened up about "still struggling" to accept the tragic death of his beloved friend Caroline Flack, three years on since her passing.The Troublemaker singer, 39, appeared on a episode of Shopping with Keith Lemon where the pair shared their heartfelt memories of Caroline while on a car journey together.The late Love Island host tragically passed away in February 2020 at the age of 40. Olly described his former X Factor co-host and friend as "a fantastic presenter" and "a natural on TV" as he admitted to still struggling to accept that she's no longer here.

X Factor star Scarlett Lee has revealed a gorgeous new look five years after she competed on the ITV singing competition, and fans were in awe. The 25 year old star was a runner-up in the 2018 series, but at the time, she often opted for a heavy makeup look as she took to the stage to perform for Simon Cowell and the rest of the judges. What's more, the star wore her brunette locks in their natural thick curls, often brushing them back into a big bouffant.

Former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd has revealed to her thousands of fans that she's been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.Taking to Instagram to share the concerning news, the 30 year old singer - who first shot to fame on the ITV talent series in 2010 - admitted the diagnosis left her in floods of tears, terrifying her about the future. "I got the call last week to tell me I had gestational diabetes," she wrote on an Instagram picture of a device used to assess the risk of diabetes.

Cher Lloyd has thanked fans for their messages as she celebrates her 30th birthday.The star, who first shot to fame on X Factor in 2010, celebrated her milestone birthday with loved ones by going out to dinner and seeing a theatre show in London.The singer - who is currently expecting her second child - shared a few photos of her day out, including a photo taken at the dinner table, where the star can be seen smiling slightly as she looks elegant in a pink floral dress. Cher has her hair tied up in the photo and wears a simple pair of gold earrings and a silver ring, while leaning on the table where several of her tattoos are visible.

X Factor star Diana Vickers has stunned fans by modelling a crochet bikini while on holiday. The 2008 contestant took to Instagram on Friday (July 28) to share a series of photos from her Mediterranean getaway. The 31-year-old went make-up free which let her freckles shine through as she soaked up the sunshine.

Lucy Spraggan has heaped praise on Rylan Clark after his “pivotal” efforts helped ensure her attacker was jailed after she was raped during her stint on The X Factor in 2012. The singer has bravely waived her right to anonymity to share her harrowing ordeal, which saw her raped by former hotel porter Soby John after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan’s then 25th birthday.The aspiring musicians were at the Mayfair nightclub Mahiki, alongside the X Factor crew.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag X Factor singer David Heath has announced the happy news that he's welcomed his first child.The 37 year old star, who achieved success in boyband Eton Road during his time on the ITV reality show competition, now shares a baby son with his partner of 17 years, Samuel Paul.The couple welcomed their little boy via a surrogate, and have also announced an unusual name choice, as they have decided to call their adorable tot Jude. "Jude Arblaster Heath," the duo posted on their joint Instagram page, alongside a sweet black and white video.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag As he watched his bride, Amelia Tank, walk down the aisle, Olly Murs revealed he couldn't hold back his tears. The X Factor star, 39, said "I do" to his bodybuilder partner, 31, in a festival-themed wedding last weekend.

Rylan Clark has shared a heartfelt message to his friend Lucy Spraggan after she revealed that she was raped during her time on The X Factor back in 2012. The singer, 31, has now opened up about the horrific experience in her upcoming memoir Process: Finding My Way Through, and on an episode of the How To Fail With Elizabeth Day podcast ahead of the book's release. Lucy, who was 20 at the time, was out with a number of her fellow X Factor contestants to celebrate Rylan's 25th birthday on the night the attack occurred.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has revealed she was raped by a hotel porter while filming for the show. In her new memoir, Process: Finding My Way Through, the singer opens up about the devastating impact that the assault had on her life, and says she feels let down by ITV.The incident took place in 2012, after the contestants enjoyed a night out together to celebrate Rylan Clark's 25th birthday.

The X Factor star Christopher Maloney has begged for help after admitting he had “gone too far” with his latest bout of cosmetic surgery. The 45 year old singer, who rose to fame on the ITV talent show in 2012, shared pictures of his post-op bloodied and bruised face to his Instagram account. He went under the knife after jetting abroad for surgery on his eyelids.

Bianca Gascoigne is set to take part in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins just four months after giving birth, according to reports. The 36 year old, who welcomed her first child in February, is no stranger to reality television - having won Celebrity Love Island in 2006 before appearing on Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Coach Trip and even The X Factor. But the former lads’ mags model and daughter of England football legend Paul Gascoigne is now ready to take on her most challenging show yet.

Tom Mann says "nothing makes any sense" one year on from his fiancée's Danielle Hampson's tragic death. First bursting onto the scene in The X Factor as part of boyband Stereo Kicks, the 29 year old was engaged to Dani, 34, at the time of her devastating passing, while the couple shared a baby son named Bowie. He announced her death via Instagram on June 20 last year, and now, to mark the one year anniversary, Tom has posted a heartbreaking message on the same platform.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed that an X Factor star sang at her wedding to footballer Andre Gray in Jamaica, where some of her family are from. Reflecting on the day, the 31 year old former Little Mix singer said: “It was beautiful. Do you remember Jahméne from The X Factor? He sang as I walked down the aisle and I had a gospel choir as well, it was just absolutely stunning…" Jahméne Douglas, 32, was the runner-up to James Arthur on the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012.

Alexandra Burke surprised fans when she announced that she was expecting her second child just nine months after welcoming her first.` The X Factor star, 34, and partner Darren Randolph welcomed their first child in July last year, and are yet to reveal the name or gender of their baby. She's been pretty quiet about her experience becoming a mother and has shared very limited information about her first child. But she’s now opened up about what it’s like expecting her second baby with her footballer boyfriend Darren, 36, just nine months after her first child was born.

ITV boss Dame Carolyn McCall has denied there was an "arrogance" in how the broadcaster handled Rebecca Ferguson 's claims of mistreatment of contestants during her time on The X Factor. Last week, the Liverpool-born performer, who was a finalist on the ITV singing competition back in 2010, called for media watchdog Ofcom to conduct an investigation into reality TV shows to "ensure the future safety of contestants".

Cheryl is reportedly set to make a huge career comeback which is said to have sparked a showbiz bidding war - although she's expected to take her career in a different direction from pop music. The Geordie singer first found fame in TV contest Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, winning a place in Girls Aloud and going on to rack up a string of hits with her group and also in her solo career.

Holly Willoughby has welcomed her new This Morning co-host Dermot O'Leary by telling him he hasn't aged in a decade. Although Dermot, 50, usually presents Friday episodes of the ITV daytime show with Alison Hammond, he hasn't sat on the sofa alongside Holly, 42, for nearly 10 years - but when the pair started Monday's show with a throwback to the last time they co-hosted, Holly told Dermot he looked "exactly the same".

Liam Payne has debuted a new ‘curtains’ hair-do - much like the one singer Peter Andre rocked in the 90s. The former One Direction star struggled to keep his longer locks under control as he stepped out for the 60th anniversary party of private members’ club Annabel’s on Thursday night.The 29 year old For You singer was seen trying to keep his new floppy hair do off his face as he walked inside the venue in Mayfair, London.

Former X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson has taken aim at ITV, as she claimed that its CEO 'refused to launch a probe' into the broadcaster's treatment of its reality stars. Rebecca, who appeared on The X Factor in 2010, has often been outspoken about her experience on the reality show, which she describes as "hellish".

X Factor sensation Mary Byrne is worlds away from the performer we knew up on stage 13 years ago. Dubbed 'Tesco Mary' by fans of the ITV show, which has been off air since 2018, her social media accounts boast a complete and utter transformation from the star, who's managed to shed six stone in weight. Gone is the high ponytail and dark brown fringe too, with the 63 year old now wearing a swept-to-the-side blonde look.The Irish singer, who went on to play Mediterranean cruise ships alongside Sir Cliff Richard, originally wowed the likes of Simon Cowell, Cheryl, Louis Walsh and Katy Perry with her version of Tom Jones tune 'I Who Have Nothing' in 2010.

X Factor star Myles Stephenson has just taken to Instagram to give an update on his young son, Shiloh, who he shares with his partner, Keli.The Rak-Su singer shared a heartbreaking discovery with his fans, letting them know that the toddler suffered a stroke. During the post, which consisted of both photos and videos of the little one, Myles described how he noticed Shiloh’s right hand was a lot weaker than his left, and was constantly in a fist for the first six months of his life.

Betsy-Blue English has launched a surprising new career in LA almost 10 years on from her X Factor stint. Betsy was one quarter of the singing group Only The Young and made it to the live shows with her bandmates, ultimately finishing in seventh place. But Betsy has since swapped music for acting and relocated to the US in a bid to crack Hollywood.

Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho, best known for competing on the X Factor back in 2010 where he finished in sixth place, has launched on OnlyFans page.The 67-year-old launched a profile on the adult content website last night, 12 May, with the starting price of $9.99 (£8) for one month's subscription, and requests will be priced on a case-by-case basis. Wagner has labelled himself 'Daddy Wagner' on the website and is also cashing in on his X Factor fame with the handle @wagnerxfactor.

Levi Davis’ mum Julie has hit out at Spanish police amid theories that her missing rugby star son may have drowned. Levi has been missing since late October after taking a trip to Barcelona.The X Factor star, who featured on the celeb series of the show alongside fellow rugby players Thom Evans and Ben Foden to create the band Try Star in 2019, had been visiting pal Richard Squire in Ibiza. He then told Richard he was going to see friends in Barcelona and caught the ferry over to the city.