Jade Thirlwall was just 15 years old when she first auditioned for The X Factor, getting the boot at the elimination stage. After an unsuccessful return in 2010, the third time was the charm.
EXCLUSIVE: The X Factor became a launchpad for major music stars before it was sensationally axed in 2018 ...
The singer — who died Wednesday after falling from his hotel balcony at age 31 — originally appeared on the UK singing competition series in 2008, where he met his future girlfriend, Cheryl Cole. The ...