The Latest Breaking News from Katie Waissel

And and Dec Issue Apology Following Backlash Over Podcast Promo Video

Presenter duo Ant & Dec issued an apology following controversial podcast promo video that many netizens described as 'triggering' and 'insensitive.'

International Business Times UK · Jan 17

Ant and Dec pull 'triggering' podcast promo after duo accused by fans of being 'insensitive' to suicide

The duo pulled a social media clip after a backlash over ‘suicide’ imagery

Evening Standard · Jan 17

Simon Cowell says he ‘always tried’ to look after X Factor contestants

Music mogul’s comments arrive after several former talent show contestants hit out at ITV series

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

Where are X Factor 2010 contestants now? From Liam Payne's One Direction to winner Matt Cardle

Rebecca Ferguson and Cher Lloyd are among the X Factor 2010 stars who have paid tribute to their fellow contestant Liam Payne, who has died aged 31

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2024

Louis Walsh faces further criticism from former X Factor star amid Jedward row

The Irish music manager has come under fire for his comments

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2024

Starstruck fans stunned as they recognise X Factor contestant from 'iconic' Cheryl moment

Eagle-eyed viewers tuning into ITV's new singing series Starstruck last night spotted a familiar face who caused waves on The X Factor 13 years ago

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

Katie Waissel says PTSD therapy helped her to perform again for the first time in a decade

The former X Factor singer, 36, said she wouldn't have found the 'strength or courage' to perform without the help of therapy

Daily Mirror · Dec 26, 2022

X Factor star Katie Waissel’s grandmother – Britain’s oldest sex worker – dies aged 93

Ms Vogel-Coupe advertised her services until the Covid-19 pandemic started, it has been reported

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022

Katie Waissel's gran who was 'oldest prostitute in UK' dies at 93

Former X Factor star Katie Waissel's family are currently mourning the loss of their grandmother, Sheila Vogel-Coupe, who has died aged 93. Despite the heartache, her family say they are "proud of her"

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

X Factor documentary to expose 'bullying' culture – everything we know so far

The X Factor may have ended in 2018 but the show’s legacy is still being felt- and a new documentary reportedly hopes to uncover the truth behind “bullying and exploitation” claims made against the mega-hit competition show

Irish Mirror · Aug 16, 2022