The X Factor may be heading back to ITV after a seven-year break, reviving memories of its biggest characters
Dermot O'Leary could once again welcome viewers, while former contestants have taken very different routes
Chico Slimani swapped chart ambitions for a wellness retreat and fitness venture in Portugal
Rylan Clark overcame early criticism to become one of Britain’s best-known presenters
Stacey Solomon built a television, DIY and business empire, while Alexandra Burke moved successfully into West End musicals
Meanwhile, Olly Murs is taking time away from touring to focus on family.