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Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio confirmed as judges on ‘The X Factor’
The former Destiny’s Child member and Mexican pop singer will join Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell on the judging panel.
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'Saved by the Cowell:' Mario Lopez returning to 'X Factor,' Khloe Kardashian out
It's official: "X Factor" creator Simon Cowell is bringing host Mario Lopez back for another year of duties as the US edition of the show prepares for its third season.
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Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato returning as judge for Season 3 of 'X Factor'
Although calling Lovato "really, really annoying," Simon Cowell said he enjoys working with her.
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Musical spoof of TV's 'The X Factor' to hit London stage in early 2014
'X Factor--It's Time to Face the Musical!' will be an 'affectionate poke' at the talent show.
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Khloe out? Gaga in? ‘X Factor’ producers tight-lipped on host and judge changes for new season
“We're looking at everything whether it's the hosts, the judges, the contestants, the whole show, really," said executive producer Rob Wade.
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'The X Factor' Season 2 winner Tate Stevens signs Nashville record deal
"The X Factor" champ Tate Stevens has signed a record deal.
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Source: Britney Spears out of 'X Factor'
A person familiar with plans for Fox's "The X Factor" says Britney Spears is out of the show.
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Will Britney Spears get the boot from 'The X Factor?'
Rumours are flying that the “Toxic” singer will not be back at the judging table next season.
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'X Factor' winner Tate Stevens paves the way for country success
In a conference call with CTV.ca, Stevens reflected on his journey, his plans for the holidays, and, of course, his imaginary goldfish.
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Country singer Tate Stevens lassos 'X Factor' crown
The 37-year-old from Belton, Mo., took home a $5 million recording contract on Thursday night's finale.
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‘X Factor’ contestants face off for the last time ahead of finale
Carly Rose Sonenclar, Tate Stevens and Fifth Harmony faced off for the last time Wednesday night and tonight one of them will be crowned the $5 million winner.
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A cut above: 'X Factor's' lead hairstylist delivers 'shear' talent
Dean Banowetz has touched Ellen DeGeneres' hair, had his work featured in Vanity Fair, and is known as "The Hollywood Hair Guy" in celebrity circles.
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A week of vocal showdowns on the finales of 'X Factor' and 'The Voice'
It's all singing all the time as the winners of "The Voice" and "X Factor" will be crowned this week on CTV.
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L.A. Reid not returning to 'X Factor' next season
The veteran music executive is not returning to the singing competition series next season, a representative for Epic Records said Thursday.
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Emblem3 rides the wrong wave home on ‘X Factor’
The surfing trio from California was eliminated after receiving the lowest number of votes.
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What you need to know ahead of 'The X Factor' semi-final
Four acts remain, but one will be sent home following Wednesday's semi-final. CTV.ca offers a rundown of the finalists vying for this season's "X Factor" crown.
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Demi Lovato loses her final act as ‘X Factor’ prepares for a Simon-filled semi-final
Two more contestants were sent home, leaving four acts fighting for the $5 million prize.
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Pass the Vino! Surprising eliminations on ‘X Factor’ leave Simon Cowell in disbelief
A night after Simon Cowell told contestant CeCe Frey to “pack a suitcase,” it was two of the show’s stronger talents that were headed for the baggage claim instead.
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CTV weekly highlights: A.J. Buckley guest stars on 'Flashpoint' and there's a parking spot fight on 'Big Bang'
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Season 1 runner-up Josh Krajcik, Alicia Keys to perform on ‘X Factor’
Krajcik will perform his new single ‘One Thing She’ll Never Know,’ while Keys will sing a song from her upcoming CD ‘Girl on Fire.’
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‘Bundle of Nerves’ Beatrice Miller voted off ‘X Factor’; Arin Ray also sent home
Her ballcap read 'popular' but it probably should have read 'nervous.'
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Singing their gratitude: The 'X Factor's' American Thanksgiving tradition
From "Wind Beneath My Wings" to "God Bless the USA," the competitors were all vying to stay off the chopping block on Thursday's episode.
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'X Factor' reveals twist on results show
'The X Factor' has done something TV singing competitions never ever do.
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Diamond White returns to ‘The X Factor’
The 13-year-old is back on Britney Spears' teen team.
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‘One Direction’ to perform on ‘The X Factor’
The British boy band, who finished third on the U.K. version of ‘The X Factor’ will appear on Thursday night’s results show.
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Kim Kardashian tells sister Khloe: ‘Don’t yell so much’ as ‘X Factor’ host
Khloe weighs in on the comment, while Simon Cowell has some criticisms of his own about the first live show.
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'The X Factor': who was cut from the Top 16?
Four acts were sent home Thursday night, while the other contestants moved on to the Top 12.
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Cowell: Rejections, meltdowns make live ‘X Factor’ interesting
The creator and judge believes showing meltdowns, like Rachel Crow and Astro’s shocking outbursts from the first season, makes for good live TV.
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Britney Spears passes live TV test on 'X Factor'
Spears was coolly composed on the first live episode of 'The X Factor.' The same can't be said for new host Khloe Kardashian Odom and her microphone.
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Cowell wants new hosts Kardashian and Lopez to speak their minds on ‘The X Factor’
The show’s famed creator says the first season suffered from a lack of opinions from the host.
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It's official: Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez to host 'The X Factor'
After weeks of speculation, U.S. television network Fox announced the new co-hosts.
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'X Factor' rumours: Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian as hosts?
Will the "Saved By The Bell" band Zack Attack be backing contestants this season on "The X Factor?"
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Want to be on ‘X Factor?’ Don’t sing this song to L.A. Reid
“X Factor” judge L.A. Reid sounds off on recent auditions, hopefuls performing original songs and which part of his job is harder: mentoring or judging.
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A preview of Season 2 with 'X Factor' judges Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell
The two judges discuss this year’s competitors, their fellow "X Factor" judges and who might land a role as host.
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Britney Spears is candid, Demi a charmer as 'X Factor' returns
Judge Britney Spears is in control on "The X Factor."
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Simon Cowell says new judge Spears inspires fear on 'The X Factor'
Simon Cowell fully expects many TV viewers will tune in to "The X Factor" just to see if new judge Britney Spears will fail.
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X-tra spicy judges. X-ceptional talent. X-cellent television: 'The X Factor' premieres with even more star power
The hit show returns with during a special two-hour premiere on September 12.
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CTV on the Go: Randy Jackson out as 'Idol' judge? Simon Cowell saves nine people at sea, 'Lost' star coming to 'Once'
A daily rundown of the latest buzz from your favourite CTV shows, because if you’re on the go, you still need to know!
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Britney Spears bans attractive women from 'X Factor' set
Spears has reportedly told producers she doesn’t want any attractive women working backstage while she is on the show.
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CTV on the Go: Anderson Cooper sends Snooki a baby gift, Justin Bieber mentors 'X Factor' hopefuls, Shenae Grimes steps behind 'ANTM' camera
A daily rundown of the latest buzz from your favourite CTV shows, because if you’re on the go, you still need to know!
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Hot Doctors, Poison Arrows and Angry Grannies: 25 drinks to help you celebrate CTV's fall lineup
What do a White Knight, Blushing Bride and Three Wise Men have in common? They’re all on our list of 25 drinks for 25 shows!
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CTV and CTV Two announce fall premiere dates
Will the plane crash survivors be found in time on 'Grey's Anatomy?' We'll find out on September 27th.
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Ashley Roberts is in the running to host 'The X Factor'
The former Pussycat Dolls singer had auditioned for producers on the show and will meet with executives this week.
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Simon Cowell: 'Britney is quite mean, which I think you will discover'
According to Simon Cowell, Britney Spears is 'as sweet as a lemon' when judging 'The X Factor' USA.
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Khloe Kardashian in the running to host 'The X Factor'
The 28-year-old star is one of a number of big names in the running to replace Steve Jones as the host of the hit show.
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Britney Spears demanded equal pay to Jennifer Lopez
The 'Toxic' singer eventually agreed to a US$15 million payment for one season.
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Spears hears cheers during 'X Factor' judging debut
Britney Spears has been on the job just two days and she's already proving to be a popular judge on "The X Factor."
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Britney Spears and Demi Lovato unveiled as 'X Factor' judges
The pop singers will join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid on the panel of the TV talent show.
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Simon Cowell's fruity treat for Britney
Simon Cowell will fill Britney Spears' 'X Factor' dressing room with figs and prunes.
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AP source: Britney Spears to join 'X Factor'
The singing contest is still short one judge and a host.
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Unauthorized biography reveals 'intimate life' of Simon Cowell
A revealing new biography offers intimate -- some might say too intimate -- details about Simon Cowell.
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Spears reportedly close to inking 'X Factor' deal
The 'Toxic' singer is said to be in the "final stretch" of negotiations with Simon Cowell.
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Simon Cowell intruder 'not even a fan'
Leanne Zaloumis, 29, was reportedly found in the bathroom of the 52-year-old music mogul.
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29-year-old woman charged with breaking into Simon Cowell's London house
A woman accused of breaking into Simon Cowell's house wielding a broken brick and then hiding in the entertainment mogul's wardrobe appeared in a London court Monday
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LeAnn Rimes in talks to be judge on 'The X Factor'
The 'Can't Fight the Moonlight' singer's husband Eddie Cibrian confirmed the negotiations.
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Cowell considering 'very famous' stars for 'X Factor'
The music mogul is looking for two stars to replace axed panellists Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger.
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Cowell wants Adele to be an 'X Factor' judge: reports
The music mogul is putting together a lucrative offer to land the 'Someone Like You' hitmaker for the program.
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'X Factor' is hiring: Cowell wants 2 female judges, 2 hosts for singing contest's new season
Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumours that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for "The X Factor."
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Paula Abdul pays 900K damages for driveway injury
The former 'X Factor' judge was sued in 2009 by Jill Kohl, who alleged she fell over in the grounds of her Los Angeles home.
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Janet Jackson hints at judging role on 'The X Factor'
Janet Jackson has hinted she could be a judge on the next season of 'The X Factor'.
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Beyonce reportedly offered $500M to be judge on 'X Factor'
Can Simon Cowell lure one of the biggest pop stars to join 'The X Factor'?
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Randy Jackson thinks Mariah Carey would be 'amazing' on 'X Factor'
The 'Idol' judge would support the pop diva in joining Simon Cowell's reality series.
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Paula Abdul confirms 'X Factor' exit
Abdul joined the exodus from "The X Factor," attributing her departure to business trumping all else.
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CTV.ca compiles dream list for new 'X Factor' host and judges
We're rooting for Regis as host…and David Bowie on the judging panel.
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'X Factor' shakeup: Abdul, Scherzinger, Jones out
Show boss Simon Cowell is said to be keen to 'take the show in a different direction,' and has only guaranteed record producer L.A. Reid a place on the panel next year.
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Paula Abdul splits from boyfriend of 18 months
The 'X Factor' judge and Jeff Bratton have called time on their 18-month relationship.
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'X Factor' winner still not ready to give up her dreams of nursing; talks about upcoming album
The 'X Factor' winner says people should expect more than just big ballads on her first album.
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Simon Cowell hoping 2012 is better than last year
The music mogul saw his new show 'X Factor' not do as well as hoped and saw his relationship with his fiancee flounder in 2011.
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CTV.ca Insider Team's Top 10 moments of the year
From Jim Cuddy in hockey skates to Will and Kate's Royal Wedding, we take a look back at 2011.
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From being cut to winning it all: Melanie Amaro on her ‘surreal’ X Factor journey
The 19-year-old says she never believed she could go all the way.
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Melanie Amaro wins 'The X Factor'
The 19-year-old vocalist from Sunrise, Fla., took home the $5 million prize Thursday night.
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Simon Cowell backs Melanie Amaro to win 'The X Factor' talent contest
Will it be Melanie, Chris or Josh? The $5 million winner will be crowned Thursday night.
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CTV weekly highlights: The season finale of 'The X Factor' and then Shrek, Scrooge and the Von Trapps take over for the holidays
The winner of “X Factor” will be named this week and then it's all Christmas all the time.
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Three finalists remain as Marcus Canty leaves 'The X Factor' stage
Still in the running are Melanie Amaro, Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene.
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Nicole Scherzinger held at gunpoint during recent Mexico trip
While travelling to the set of her new video, the 'X Factor' judge was pulled over by gunmen.
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Biography of Simon Cowell, former 'American Idol' and current 'X Factor' judge, is coming soon
'Sweet Revenge: The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell' by Tom Bower will be released in the spring.
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CTV weekly highlights: CTV's on fire this week with the Season 4 finale of 'Flashpoint'
It's a busy week with the "Flashpoint" season finale, a holiday episode of "Mike & Molly" and the stop motion special, "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town."
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Rachel Crow doesn't blame Scherzinger for her 'X Factor' elimination
The 13-year-old says she loves the judge who inadvertently sent her home.
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Rachel Crow exits in 'X Factor' drama
The 13-year-old soul singer hit the floor bawling when she found out she had been cut.
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Managing raw emotions (and Simon) just part of the job for 'X Factor' host
Steve Jones says he can handle it when the judges and contestants take their frustrations out on him.
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CTV highlights this week: From 'Castle's' handcuffs to Christmas elves
Christmas specials, intense drama and a dash of the Biebs this week on CTV.
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Shocking elimination sends Astro and Drew home on ‘The X Factor’
Two of the show’s youngest stars were sent home in an emotionally-charged episode that had Simon Cowell fuming.
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Jackson's mother moved to tears at 'X Factor' tribute
His three children were also 'very excited' to be at the show.
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LeRoy Bell says he was in competition with himself on 'X Factor,' not the other contestants
The oldest contestant on the show, who was eliminated alongside Lakoda Rayne, says he enjoyed working with his much younger cohorts.
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Eliminated 'X Factor' group Lakoda Rayne 'don’t want to be apart from each other'
The four singers agree that being a group in a competition with many dynamic individual performers wasn't in their favour.
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Lakoda Rayne and LeRoy Bell eliminated from 'The X Factor'
The last remaining group and the show's oldest contestant were sent home Wednesday.
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A noisy week on CTV Two: Check out the highlights
With 'The X Factor,' "The Sing-Off' finale and voice lessons on 'Up All Night,' CTV Two is getting vocal.
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Stacy Francis knows why 'X Factor' judges saved Astro, despite his disrespectful behaviour
The 42-year-old was eliminated after the judges chose to save the 14-year-old hip hop artist.
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Santa Claus and singing galore: this week on CTV
The Santa Claus Parade, The X Factor Top 10 and the American Music Awards are some of the highlights this week.
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It's a fiery week on CTV Two: Check out all of the highlights
Molly Shannon shows up on "Up All Night," and the models on "ANTM" keep the Olympic flame lit during their stay in Greece.
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The Stereo Hogzz love Paula Abdul even more for trying to save them on 'X Factor'
The Houston-based quintet say they love judge Paula Abdul even more after she stuck behind them at the Top 11 elimination show.
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Stereo Hogzz cut from 'The X Factor'
The R&B group, who were in the bottom 2 for a second week in a row, were the next to go.
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Grisly flash mobs and Elvis costumes: This week's highlights on CTV
It's an intense week on CTV. Check out all of the highlights!
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This week, CTV Two heads out on a romantic getaway, to Greece…and the clubs!
Check out this week's programming highlights.
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InTENsity hopes to stay together, despite 'X Factor' elimination
The ten-member tween group were the first to be cut from the Top 12.
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Ex-'X Factor' singer Dexter Haygood says he cut deal to exit
Haygood says producers wouldn't let him be a rocker so he wanted off the show.
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A star behind the stars: 'SYTYCDC' alumnus Kim Gingras dances on 'X Factor'
Gingras was chosen for her "dream job" out of 600 other dancers.
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Evil queens and werewolves: Check out the highlights on CTV this week
Halloween might be over, but there are still plenty of evil queens and werewolves on CTV this week.
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Top 12 revealed on 'The X Factor'
Meet the Top 12!
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Simon Cowell talks voting by social media on 'The X Factor'
Fans will now be able to vote for their favourite act via Twitter or Facebook.
