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Even with celebrities reportedly lined up ready to compete in the All Stars version of The X Factor, Simon Cowell has done a rapid about-turn and has decided to launch The X Factor: The Band instead.
All Stars was set to air after the celebrity version of the show ended, but the idea has apparently been shelved until further notice.
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Celebrity X Factor Line-Up RADIO STACKED
1 of 15Megan McKenna
Reality star Megan McKenna has ditched her reality roots in recent years to focus on her music career, releasing a country album called 'Story Of Me' in 2018. Will she impress the judges?
2 of 15Jenny Ryan
As well as her recent appearance on Celebrity MasterChef, The Chase legend Jenny Ryan showcased her singing talents.
3 of 15Max and Harvey
British lads Max and Harvey have enjoyed a massive rise in fame thanks to the app musical.ly. Although they've both been performing since they were kids, the duo have now performed to massive crowds across the world.
4 of 15V5
Social media stars Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Wendii and Natalie have joined forces to create girl group V5.
5 of 15Kevin McHale
American actor Kevin McHale is no stranger to the music world! Kevin appeared on hit show Glee as Artie Abrams, before landing a music deal with Universal Music Group. Unfortunately, he lost his place on the show in Week 4.
6 of 15Try Stars
Rugby stars Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis have all teamed up to create a Sports Supergroup called Try Stars. Sadly, they left the competition in Week 5 with Vinnie Jones.
7 of 15Vinnie Jones
After initially pulling out of the show following the tragic death of his wife Tanya in July, Vinnie Jones was invited to the live shows by Simon Cowell, with the former footballer saying, "I'd be honoured, she would love me to do it." Sadly, he left the competition in Week 5 with Try Stars.
8 of 15Hayley Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff's 27-year-old daughter Hayley was sent packing after her audition. Hayley failed to impress her mentor Louis Walsh, meaning she didn't make it to the live shows.
9 of 15Cole and Edwards
Former Strictly dancer Brendan and former Holby City actor Jeremy were also sent home after their initial audition, failing to impress mentor Simon Cowell.
10 of 15Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake lost her place on the show when she received the lowest votes from the public during the first live show.
11 of 15Olivia Olson
Despite Simon Cowell telling her she could 'win' the show, Love Actually actress Olivia Olson was sent home during the first live show.
12 of 15Jonny Labey
Despite getting a 'safe seat' during the first live show, former EastEnders actor Jonny Labey was given the boot in Week Two.
13 of 15Victoria Ekanoye
After quitting Coronation Street in January this year, soap star Victoria Ekanoye landed a role on Celebrity X Factor, but her time on the show was cut short when she was voted out in the second live show.
14 of 15No Love Lost
Despite singing some of their original songs on the show, Love Island stars Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker, Zara McDermott and Wes Nelson were given the boot during the third live show.
15 of 15Martin Bashir
After forgetting his lyrics the week before, the third live show proved the end for broadcasting legend Martin Bashir.
Simon has claimed that it was his plan all along to launch The Band next year, but after Little Mix – who he no longer represents – announced their own talent search show for the BBC, the music mogul seems to have gone into panic mode and brought the show forward.
“It was too much fun not to do this year,” Simon explained. “I would rather it was us doing it first.”
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Rumours of previous X Factor contestants such as Leona Lewis pulling out of All Stars aside, Simon says he’s looking for a band to launch the UK’s version of “K-Pop” – which incidentally just stands for Korean Pop.
An ITV spokesperson confirmed the show will air in December which gives applicants just “a few days” to send in their recorded auditions.
Simon… you ok hun?
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