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Rob Young

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After venting about The X Factor every week last term, Rob has finally grown to Level 36, evolved into a proper columnist, and learned Hyper Beam. Join him for pop-culture inspired silliness, occasional thoughtfulness and unrivalled YouTube linkage. Above all, prepare to unleash the niche


The Box Factor: The Semi Final

The Box Factor: The Semi Final

7:00 am, Monday December 5th 2011

ROB YOUNG gets a semi for Kelly Rowland’s shiny legs.


The Box Factor: The Quarter Final

The Box Factor: The Quarter Final

12:09 pm, Monday November 28th 2011

ROB YOUNG… erm… MMMBop… something about ba doo bop… erm… oh dear.


The Box Factor: Live Show #7

The Box Factor: Live Show #7

10:13 am, Monday November 21st 2011

ROB YOUNG is tweeting so much that he is being chased by an anthropomorphic cat. #sufferinsuccotash


The Box Factor: Live Show #6

The Box Factor: Live Show #6

12:00 am, Monday November 14th 2011

X Factor contestants, this is ROB YOUNG, you are live on The Tab, please do not say ‘fuck’ or ‘bugger’.


The Box Factor: Live Show #5

The Box Factor: Live Show #5

6:00 am, Monday November 7th 2011

ROB YOUNG has heard about a new dance craze. Listen to him, we’re sure you’ll be amazed.


The Box Factor: Live Show #4

The Box Factor: Live Show #4

12:00 am, Monday October 31st 2011

ROB YOUNG wants to bring The Habibis back from the dead, but he can’t work out this last symbol. It’s like a bird, a stork!


The Box Factor: Live Show #3

The Box Factor: Live Show #3

9:56 am, Monday October 24th 2011

ROB YOUNG told Kelly who told Tulisa who told Louis who told Gary who told Misha B that she was a total bitch.


The Box Factor: Live Show #2

The Box Factor: Live Show #2

11:00 pm, Sunday October 16th 2011

ROB YOUNG is bored, but he’s putting it down to all the putting it down.


Interview: Wagner

Interview: Wagner

8:00 am, Friday October 14th 2011

The Tab’s resident X Factor expert ROB YOUNG talks pet lions and Cambridge girls with everyone’s favourite 19th century German composer.


The Box Factor: Live Show #1

The Box Factor: Live Show #1

9:00 am, Monday October 10th 2011

ROB YOUNG notes that strange things happen when you’re going round The Twist.