Famous contestants, an extensive audition period, and a whole bunch of court cases.
1. Even though Louis Walsh is no longer part of the judging panel, Simon still phones him for advice.
2. Before becoming a member of The Saturdays, Mollie King auditioned for The X Factor twice: once as a solo artist and once as part of a group called Fallen Angels.
3. Max George from The Wanted also auditioned twice: once as a solo artist and once as part of a group called Avenue.
4. Tom Parker from The Wanted auditioned too, but was never seen by the judges.
5. Peter Dickinson is the voice of the show. He is also the voice of Britain's Got Talent.
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