Talent Show Wars

Conflict among the judging panel is widespread. Louis Walsh and Pete Waterman remember their clashes on 'Popstars: The Rivals', as well as the rise of Simon Cowell and his feud with Simon Fuller. Fuller himself shares his own memories of that time.

Even before they climb onto that nerve-wracking stage, the contestants face numerous trials including age issues, speech impediments and some less-than-ideal auditions.

Arlene Philips dishes the dirt on her sacking from Strictly. Kate Thornton recalls being replaced on The X Factor by Dermot O'Leary. And, TV execs describe the tactics they employ to beat the competition.