tilly Pearce
Updated: 7:25, 29 Jul 2021
THE X Factor has given some of the world s biggest pop stars their breakthrough in music.
However, all good things come to the end, with The Sun revealing the show is to be axed - here we take a look back at The X Factor s former champions and who they had to beat to be crowned the winner.
16 The X Factor 2018 judging panel consisted of Simon Cowell, Ayda Field, Robie Williams and Louis TomlinsonCredit: PA:Press Association
2004 - Steve Brookstein
Steve Brookstein became the mums favourite and took home the first-ever champion X Factor spot in 2004.
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