Last year's X Factor winner Alexandra Burke defends the programme and its creator Simon Cowell.

Jon Culshaw mourns the loss of the "proper Christmas number one" in the post-X Factor pop world.
Click in to watch 'Damaris', the brand new video from Patrick Wolf.
Patrick Wolf says that he watches The X Factor but it has nothing to do with the music.
Patrick Wolf says that he does not want to be defined by his sexuality.
We talk to Patrick Wolf about his upcoming two-hour live "extravaganza" in London.

Adele admits that she is not worried about the rise of illegal music downloading.
Patrick Wolf unveils the special guests at his upcoming London Palladium show.
Lily Allen sets up a blog to collect media coverage of her new campaign against music piracy.
Frankmusik and Mika say that it was right for Lily Allen to express her opinion on music piracy.
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Neighbours: 5781: Paul makes Lyn a risky proposition.
Monday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4961: Liam serenades Nicole.
Monday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2696: Newt and Gaz come to blows.
Monday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Cain's seething by Charity's betrayal.
Monday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: Maria's shocked when Carla turns up.
Monday, 19:30 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Phil realises he's in over his head.
Monday, 20:00 on BBC One.
Our picks from Saturday's primetime TV:
| 20.00 | The X Factor (ITV1) |
| 21.20 | I'm A Celebrity... (ITV1) |
| 18.50 | Strictly Come Dancing (BBC One) |
| 21.20 | The Xtra Factor (ITV2) |