The X Factor UK - Season 7 (2010)

Auditions continue in London and Cardiff with guest judge Pixie Lott.

Auditions conclude in Manchester with guest judge Nicole Scherzinger as judge Cheryl Cole falls ill.

The auditions end in Manchester with Nicole Scherzinger as the guest judge.

Successful Auditionees move on to Bootcamp to try and become the "Next Big Thing".

76 acts are eliminated in the final stage of Bootcamp.

The final 24 contestants sing for their judges.

Half of the contestants are eliminated; Cheryl makes two controversial decisions.

Every finalist must sing a #1 song as an unexpected reveal increases the amount of contestants.

Two contestants are sent home for the double elimination. Usher and Joe McElderry perform.

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The four remaining finalists: Cher Lloyd, Matt Cardle, One Direction and Rebecca Ferguson, must sing with a guest performer to avoid elimination on the first night of the final.

Rebecca Ferguson, Matt Cardle and One Direction battle on the 2nd and final day of the finals to decide the winner of the X Factor 2010.