X Factor
A look back at X Factor moments on Scott Mills' Radio 1 show over the years, from judge interviews and contestant run-ins to games built around the show, plus more recent brushes with its stars on Radio 2.
Rylan recalls mistaking Jason Donovan for Darren Day, while Kerry chooses her Birthday Game song. [...]
A second distinct 27 May podcast brought Alison Hammond to the home-DJ slot, Chris's American barbecue obsession and Grace's extraordinary story of being required to sign a multi-page relationship agreement with a colleague. [...]
Rough vocal clips had to be identified as either X Factor performances or Radio 1 Live Lounge sessions, with Beyoncé and Glasvegas among the voices in the mix. [...]
After appearing on the National Lottery with Tom Jones, Scott demonstrated the radio skill of talking perfectly to the start of a record, using Perry Como and Elton John. [...]
The show imagined an entire X Factor week built around Muppet songs, investigated whether a lift voice really belonged to Judi Dench and inserted Westwood into University Challenge. [...]
The climax of Best Guest Week features Atomic Kitten reunited for a charity album project, a chance encounter with X Factor's Emma Chawner, and the announcement of who's won the trip to Scott's dad's house in Normandy. [...]
Peter Dickson, the legendary voice-over artist behind The X Factor and numerous other TV shows, becomes the second contender in Best Guest Week — and brings his considerable vocal talents to bear on an array of requests from listeners. [...]
The Sugababes drop by to chat about accidentally splitting up during an interview in Japan, while Scott launches the ridiculous "Big Booby Cookie" challenge with a volunteer named Fran—and keeps getting distracted by Kate Lawler making noise in the next studio. [...]
Dani Minogue drops by as Scott's celebrity guest for the week, performing X Factor judge impressions and getting roped into the show's signature international stereotype name-calling game. [...]
Louis Walsh drops by to discuss his shock sacking from and swift reinstatement as a judge on The X Factor, reveals details about the new series and line-up, and delivers his blunt opinions on current pop stars from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse. [...]
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