BUZZING· 70%2h 50m·2026-10-20·RelationshipsWhat Really Happened On The X Factor (And Can It Ever Come Back?)
The X Factor made Lucy Spraggan, Jahméne Douglas and Rak-Su’s Myles Stephenson famous overnight, but what really happened behind the scenes of Simon Cowell’s hit TV show? Years later, they revisit their iconic auditions, the promises of fame and the moments that changed their lives in ways they never expected. Lucy…
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“I remember auditioning for x factor. I got through to the 3rd round but was cut at the judges auditions. I was soo upset, I rang my godmother whom didn't know I went to audition. She said "you are soo lucky because you have escaped the devi…”
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“That's why I left The Voice. People think it's all glitz/glam… Even my brother thought I was a loser to not sign—but read that contract well! It's in there, sadly. But they don't expect people to read it. Thanking God! 💛”
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