The first set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. Mel B is a guest judge on the show this week. Fe Cockton Leckie, Rick Moorehouse, Tasha Leigh and Jahmene Douglas manage to impress the judges and sail through to the next stage of the competition. Zoe Alexander is not so successful though and after she fails to make it through she goes berserk at the judges and storms off stage. When the auditions move on to Manchester, Curtis Golden and Ella Henderson manage to impress.

The second set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. Rita Ora and Mel B are guest judges on the show this week. First up in London is Rylan Clark. Rylan fails to impress Gary but still manages to make it through to boot camp. Kye Sones is next up who manages to get a standing ovation from all of the judges following his performance. After the auditions move onto Manchester, Lucy Spraggan manages to impress and sails through to boot camp with her unique audition. The auditions then move onto Newcastle, where Billy Moore fails to impress. More unsuccessful acts follow. James Arthur manages to impress the judges though with his vocal talents.

The third set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. Mel B and Anastacia are this week's guest judges. Nicola Marie, Jake Quickenden, Taylor Breslin, Jessica Beckett and Matt Defreitas all manage to impress. Allison Brunton is not so successful though and fails to make it through. Joseph Whelan fairs much better though and manages to impress all of the judges. The auditions move to Glasgow and Anastacia is the guest judge. After some really bad auditions, Melanie Masson manages to wow all the judges with her voice and sails through to boot camp.

The fourth set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. Mel B and Geri Halliwell are tonight's guest judges. The auditions begin in Liverpool where the It Girls are first up. They fail to impress though when Gary thinks they can't sing. Gary and Geri clash as more acts fail to impress. Boy band Times Red manage to impress all the judges though and sail through to boot camp. The auditions move on to Birmingham where Mel B returns as guest judge. Megan O'Neill, Tasha Pyne and Cian Morrin manage to impress. Melanie McCabe who made it through to judges houses last year returns to audition again and wows all the judges and sails through to boot camp. The auditions return to Liverpool where the talent dries up and many acts fail to impress the judges. Jason manages to melt Tulisa's heart after giving her rose and singing a Whitney Houston song to her. He also ends up managing to impress the other judges and makes it through to boot camp. Nerves manage to get the better of some of the acts but Christopher Maloney manages to battle through and makes it through to boot camp after giving an outstanding performance.

The fifth set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. Leona Lewis is the guest judge this week. Eddy String is first up and he gives the judges an up close perfomance after getting on the judges desk. He manages to impress and makes it though to boot camp. Sixteen year old Amy Mottram is a massive Leona Lewis fan and manages to impress all the judges with her vocal talents. Georgia Garrett, Charlotte Reavey and Sharon Rose also manage to impress. After Nicole returns to the judging panel boy band GMD3 manage to impress the judges. More groups also manage to impress and sail through to boot camp. MK1 are advised to drop one of their members and after a brief chat they decide to take the judges advise and are then put through to boot camp. Lorna Bliss is last up and she ends up giving the judgdes a very up close and personal performance. She fails to make it through to the next round though.

The sixth set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. Leona Lewis, Rita Ora, Anastacia and Mel B are tonight's guest judges. Seventy year old Nick Buss isn't happy after he fails to impress the judges. Jade Ellis and Madeleine Wilson manage to impress though. Bianca Gascoigne surprises the judges when she auditions but she fails to make it through to boot camp. Louis and Tulisa clash over whether Lauren Smith should go through but she still ends up gaining a place in boot camp. Tammy Cartwright is supported backstage by her gandmother and manages to impress the judges with her stage presence and voice. Jade Collins impresses the judges with her vocal talents.

The seventh set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. Mel B, Geri Halliwell and Rita Ora are the guest judges. Rough Copy, Clapz Shizzayne and Dale Ali manage to impress the judges and make it through to boot camp. They are followed by Adam Burridge, Triple J., George Shelley and Nathan Fagan Gayle who all manage to impress as well. Robbie Hance manages to blow away all of the judges with his performance. Danielle Scott is not happy though after she fails to make it through. Carolynne Poole who made it through to judges houses last year returns and manages to impress the judges once again and sails through to boot camp.

The successful acts that have made it through the auditions travel to Liverpool for the boot camp stage of the competition. Before the hard work begins they enjoy a welcome party thrown by the judges. A third of the acts end up being cut from the competition before they get the chance to try and impress the judges again. Those who make it through have to compete against each other in small groups in a sing off. The competitive streak really comes out in some of the performances and there is also friction on stage. Those who fail to impress are cut from the competition. Those who make it through learn that when they perform tomorrow they will have one last chance to impress.

The boot camp stage of the competition continues in Liverpool. The remaining acts left in the running have one last to try and impress the judges and most of them manage to up their game. The judges then decide which twenty four acts have made it through to the next phase of the competition. The judges learn which section of the competition they will be mentoring from now on when each of them receice a call from Simon Cowell.

The judges are joined by other celebrities in different glamorous locations around the world to make their selections as to who will make it through to the live shows. The hopefuls get one last chance to try and impress before their mentors have to decide who to take through.

The judges reveal which acts they have decides to take though to the live finals. Each of the judges also have to select a wild card each out of acts they have failed to put through. The public then have to vote which act they would like to become a finalist with the results being revealed at the start of the live finals.

The finalists perform live for the first time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. This week's theme is heroes. Dermot reveals who has topped the vote out of the Wild Cards. Some of the British stars from this year's Olympic Games offer the hopes some words of wisdom. One Direction also offer their advise to the finalists. Most of the acts manage to get good comments from the judges but Louis is critised for the song choice for Union J. Gary also isn't impressed by Rylan. The stand out performance on the night comes from Ella who manages to blow all the judges away with her performance.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. All of the finalists perform together live on stage before Leona Lewis and Ne-Yo perform. Dermot reveals that Carolynne and Rylan are in the bottom two this week and will have to perform again in the final showdown. After both acts have performed the judges are split in their decision and the result goes back to the public vote. Dermot then reveals that Carolynne is going home tonight.

The remaining finalists perform live for the second time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. This week's theme is Love and Heartbreak. After receiving negative comments last week, Union J manage to turn things around and receive great comments from all the judges. Ella and James also manage to impress with their vocal talents. Kye fails to impress the judges tonight.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. Rebecca Ferguson and Taylor Swift perform live on stage. Dermot reveals that District 3 and Melanie are in the bottom two this week and will have to perform again in the final showdown. After both acts have performed the judges are split in their decision forcing the result to deadlock. Dermot then reveals that Melaine has the fewest amount of public votes and is eliminated from the competition.

The remaining finalists perform live for the third time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. This week's theme is club classics. Rylan manages to annoy Gary with what he has to say. Tonight's stand out performances come from James, District 3 and Ella.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. Labrinth performs live on stage with Emeli Sandé. JLS also perform. Dermot reveals that MK1 and Kye are in the bottom two this week and will have to perform again in the final showdown. After both acts have performed the judges are split in their decision the result goes to deadlock. Dermot then reveals that MK1 have the least amount of votes and are out of the competition.

The remaining finalists perform live for the fourth time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. This week's theme is Halloween. Lucy is unable to perform this week due to illness. Robbie Williams offers advice to the finalists before they perform. Jahmene and James manage to impress the judges while District 3 and Jade fail to impress.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. Fun and Robbie Williams perform live on stage. Dermot reveals that Union J and Jade are in the bottom two this week. After both acts have performed in the final showdown the judges elect to save Union J leaving Jade eliminated from the competition.

The remaining finalists perform live for the fifth time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. Lucy Spraggan was forced to withdraw from the competition due to continued illness. This week's theme is number one hits and the finalists are offered advise from No Doubt. Most of the acts manage to put in a good performance with Jahmene standing out as the performance of the night. District 3 fail to impress again though.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. Rita Ora and No Doubt perform live on stage. Dermot reveals that Kye and Rylan are in the bottom two and will have to perform again in the final showdown. The judges then are then split in their decision forcing the result into deadlock. Dermot then reveals that Kye has the fewest amount of public votes and is eliminated from the competition.

The remaining finalists perform live for the sixth time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. This week's theme is The Best Of British. All of the acts manage to put in a good performance tonight and it's difficult to predict who will be in the bottom two tomorrow. One Direction perform on the show.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. Little Mix and Ed Sheeran perform live on the show. Dermot reveals that District 3 and Union J are in the bottom two and will have to perform again in the final showdown. After both acts have performed again the judges elect to save Union J leaving District 3 eliminated from the competition.

The remaining finalists perform live for the seventh time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. This week's theme is Guilty Pleasures. Jahmane manages to stand out as tonight's star performer. Only Rylan and Christopher manage to receive any negative comments from the judges.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. Olly Murs and Alicia Keys perform live on stage. Dermot reveals that Ella and James are in the botoom two and will have to perform again in the final showdown. After the judges are split in their decision the result goes to deadlcock. Dermot then reveals that Ella has the fewest amount of public votes and is out of the competition.

The remaining finalists perform live for the eighth time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. This week each act has to perform twice and the theme is Abba and Motown. James manages to get the best comments from the judges this week whilst Christopher and Rylan get the worst.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. Bruno Mars and Rihanna perform live on stage. Dermot reveals that Rylan and Union J are in the bottom two this week and will have to perform in the final showdown. After both acts have performed the judges elect to save Union J leaving Rylan eliminated from the competition.

The remaining finalists perform live for the ninth time hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home and gain a place in next week's final. This week's theme is Songs for You and Songs To Get You To The Final as each act performs twice. Dermot reveals that the public vote alone this week will decide which three acts will make it through to next week's final. Jahmane and James manage to impress the judges the most tonight.

Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. The semi finalists all perform together on stage and are joined by Rod Stewart. Tulisa and Pink both perform live on stage. Dermot reveals that James, Christopher and Jahmane have made the final leaving Union J eliminated from the competition.

Dermot presents the final live from Manchester where Christopher, Jahmene and James perform hoping to impress both the judges and the viewers at home. All of the eliminated acts return to perform live on stage together. Each of the finalists have to perform with their mentors as well as singing an individual song. Kelly Clarkson, Rita Ora and Kylie Minogue also perform live on the show. The phone lines are frozen and Dermot reveals that Jahmene and James have the most amount of votes leaving Christopher in third place and eliminated from the competition. The phone lines are then reopened for the remaining two acts.

Jahmene and James both perform twice including the song they will release should they win the competition. One Direction, Emeli Sandé and Rihanna all perform live on stage. Dermot reveals that James has been crowned this year's winner.