The X Factor (UK series 8) he swore during a live show and was also shown drinking heavily with some friends. The X Factor (UK series 8) "The X Factor" is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The eighth series commenced airing on ITV on 20 August 2011 and ended on 11 December 2011. The winner was Little Mix, a four-piece girl group known earlier in the series as Rhythmix, consisting of members Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall. They became the first act in the groups category to win in the UK show's history with new judge Tulisa
The X Factor (UK series 8) on "The X Factor USA". On 14 May 2011, Dannii Minogue announced that she would not appear as a judge on the eighth series either, due to a clash with "Australia's Got Talent", another show for which she judges. Of her decision, Minogue said, "During discussions for me to return to "The X Factor" it became clear that unfortunately, this year, "The X Factor" audition dates in the UK clash with the live shows of "Australia's Got Talent" during June and July. For this reason I am unable to return". After Cowell and Cole announced their departures, a number of