(01 of24)
Open Image ModalKandy Rain were the first act to be eliminated, finishing in twelfth place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Kandy Rain(02 of24)
Open Image ModalFormer strippers Kandy Rain were repeatedly dragged for their style during their short spell on 'X Factor', and the following year, appeared on 'Snog Marry Avoid', and they were given a make-under by POD.
They split soon after, and we're afraid they've not bothered the pop charts since. (credit:BBC)
(03 of24)
Open Image ModalRikki Loney finished in eleventh place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Rikki Loney(04 of24)
Open Image ModalShortly after 'X Factor', Rikki joined several other former reality stars, including Andy Scott-Lee, Kavana and S Club Juniors' Stacy McLean in 'Gleemania', a travelling show slated as the UK's answer to 'Glee'.
According to his Twitter, he now lives in New York, which is very exciting, isn't it? (credit:Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock)
(05 of24)
Open Image ModalMiss Frank finished in tenth place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Miss Frank(06 of24)
Open Image ModalSadly not one of the year's greatest success stories, Miss Frank split a year after leaving 'The X Factor'.
Here they are in happier times, switching on the Christmas lights at Welwyn Garden City. (credit:Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock)
(07 of24)
Open Image ModalRachel Adedeji finished in fourth place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Rachel Adedeji(08 of24)
Open Image ModalRachel wasn't on 'The X Factor' long, but made a lasting impression on viewers, largely due to the way the voiceover man said her name each week, and the fact she fell over at Bootcamp.
Still, she's been able to carve a new career for herself since 'X Factor', and in 2016, joined the cast of 'Hollyoaks' as Lisa Loveday. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
(09 of24)
Open Image ModalLucie controversially left the show in week five, after a sing-off against John and Edward... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Lucie Jones(10 of24)
Open Image ModalAfter making a name for herself as a stage actress, Lucie joined the cast of a touring production of 'Rent' in 2016, playing the exuberant and OTT activist, Maureen.
The following year, she was chosen by the UK to represent us in the Eurovision Song Contest, with her song, 'Never Give Up On You'. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
(11 of24)
Open Image ModalJamie Archer finished in seventh place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Jamie Archer(12 of24)
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Open Image ModalJohn and Edward - somehow - finished in eighth place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Jedward(14 of24)
Open Image ModalStaggeringly, Jedward are among the most successful 'X Factor' performers ever, despite being the original joke act.
The duo have released three (not unlistenable) albums since coming off 'X Factor', and represented Ireland not once but twice in Eurovision.
In 2017, they were brought into the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house as 'All Stars', six years after first taking part in the show. (credit:Stefan Rousseau - PA Images via Getty Images)
(15 of24)
Open Image ModalLloyd Daniels finished in fifth place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Lloyd Daniels(16 of24)
Open Image ModalFor a number of years after 'The X Factor', Lloyd was more likely to be found filling your Instagram feed up with selfies than anything else, but in recent more years, he's returned to performing.
In 2014, he joined the cast of 'Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat', in the lead role of Joseph. (credit:John Stillwell/PA Archive)
(17 of24)
Open Image ModalDanyl Johnson just missed out on the final, finishing in fourth place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Danyl Johnson(18 of24)
Open Image ModalAlong with Lucie Jones, Danyl returned to our screens in 2017, with his bid to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest. (credit:Tom Dymond/REX/Shutterstock)
(19 of24)
Open Image ModalStacey Solomon finished in third place... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Stacey Solomon(20 of24)
Open Image ModalYears after her 'X Factor' stint, Stacey was named Queen Of The Jungle after taking part in 'I'm A Celebrity'.
You're now more likely to find her on the 'Loose Women' panel, having joined the show at the end of 2016.
That year, she also joined 'I'm A Celebrity' spin-off show 'Extra Camp', but made headlines when her time in Australia meant she was unable to rehearse for a pantomime she had committed to, meaning she appeared onstage with her script on a clipboard. (credit:Ken McKay/Rex/Shutterstock/ITV)
(21 of24)
Open Image ModalOlly Murs was named 2009's 'X Factor' runner-up... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Olly Murs(22 of24)
Open Image ModalHe's done alright for himself, let's just say that. (credit:Tommy Jackson via Getty Images)
(23 of24)
Open Image ModalJoe McElderry won the show, but famously missed out on the Christmas number one spot due to a Facebook campaign... (credit:FremantleMedia Ltd/REX/Shutterstock)
Joe McElderry(24 of24)
Open Image ModalWhile it's often suggested that male 'X Factor' winners have a tough time once the show is over, Joe has been able to enjoy a successful career in showbiz.
Although no longer with Simon Cowell's label, he has four top 10 albums under his belt, and has won a new legion of fans by appearing on reality shows 'Popstar To Operastar' and 'The Jump' (both of which he won). (credit:Can Nguyen/REX/Shutterstock)