Top Ten X Factor Moments

The X Factor. The show that brought us One Direction, Little Mix and Leona Lewis is finally coming to an end after 17 years.

Whilst we could look back at the talent the show gave to the world, let’s take a look at moments at the show that are truly iconic.  Here are the top 10 iconic moments of the X Factor.

10. Abby and Lisa’s audition

The two best friends, Abby and Lisa (aka Ablisa) auditioned as a group. They start off by arguing with the judges and end up fighting with each other. They weren’t the best contestants, but this was a iconic moment.

9. Nicole Scherzinger turning a duet into a solo

During the finals, the judges are usually supposed to highlight their contestants, but the minute Nicole’s mic stops working this is HER performance and the look on Jahmene’s face will forever make me laugh.

8. Rylan’s reaction to getting through to the live shows

X Factor introduced us to the icon that is Rylan Clark. And whilst he had many iconic moments on the show, his reaction when Nicole told him that he was through to the live shows was everything.

7. Debbie vs Louis

I’m not sure why so many contestants who audition for X Factor go there really angry? Maybe it’s because they know they’re about to get an honest opinion about their lack of talent? Is it for fame?

6. When Sharon Osbourne walked into a door

I almost forgot that Sharon was a judge, but then I heard that laugh and it all came flooding back. Every part of this makes me laugh. Sharon and Louis, Dawn’s whisper-singing (sorry Dawn) and Simon being done with the entire situation.

5. Wagner and his bongos

The show loved a novelty act and this man loved his bongos.

4. Ant and Seb’s audition

No words, just watch.

3. The man who used to shout “only the young!”

Don’t know who this legend is but I hope he’s doing well wherever he is.

2. Cher Lloyd rapping Coldplay

The show gave us Cher Lloyd and this iconic rendition of Viva La Vida at boot camp. I’m not a fan, but I can’t stop listening for some reason.

1. Beyonce!

The Queen herself turned up to do X Factor. How generous of her. Alexandrea always had the best reactions on the show, but this was her best.

And that’s my list. Some of these moments make me wonder how the show was allowed to continue running, but R.I.P X Factor. It was fun whilst it lasted.