The Xtra Factor

With the new series just a week away, ITV2 catches up with last year's finalists, including winner Leon, who gives an insight into the life-changing journey he's been on, runner-up Rhydian, who's been recording an album in America, and brother-and-sister duo Same Difference. Some of the most memorable auditionees also talk about their X-perience and there's a preview of the new series.

Sarah-Jane Crawford presents the last in the series of the companion show. Sarah-Jane heads backstage to catch up with the 2014 winner, judges and runners-up.

As this year's series of The X Factor comes to a close, we take a look back at all the best and worst bits of the nation's most talked about entertainment series.