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The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The tenth series began airing on ITV on 31 August, and finished on 15 December 2013. Dermot O'Leary returned to present the main show on ITV and Caroline Flack was back to present spin-off show The Xtra Factor on ITV2, along with comedian Matt Richardson, who replaced Olly Murs.
The X Factor is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment. It originated in the United Kingdom , where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol (2001–2003), and has been adapted in various countries.
The X Factor in the UK has been subject to much controversy and criticism since its launch in 2004. This has included allegations of conflict of interest, voting irregularities and overcharging, product placement for sponsors, staging scenes, use of pitch correction technology, and exploiting vulnerable contestants.
One Direction gave Us some pretty memorable performances during their time on The X Factor UK. After auditioning as solo artists, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Niall ...
Performers included 2012 The X Factor winner James Arthur on the first results show, [55] the cast of Motown: The Musical on the second live show, [56] OneRepublic and 2011 winners Little Mix on the second results show, [57] Busted, Shawn Mendes and John Legend on the third live results show, [58] 2015 winner Louisa Johnson and Bruno Mars on ...
The X Factor UK series seven finalist Cher Lloyd and Becky G performed on the fourth results show. [32] [33] Week five included the premiering of a music video by will.i.am featuring judge Spears and performances from season one runner-up Josh Krajcik and Alicia Keys. [34] [35] Season one winner Melanie Amaro and Kesha performed on the sixth ...
At the time of announcing the USA show of The X Factor, Cowell was the only confirmed judge. [2] Eventually, Grammy Award-winning record executive, songwriter, and record producer L.A. Reid, [3] [4] The X Factor UK judge Cheryl Cole, [5] [6] and Cowell's former American Idol colleague Paula Abdul [7] [8] Numerous people were speculated to host the series, including High School Musical star ...
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The third series was broadcast on ITV from 19 August 2006 until 16 December 2006. Louis Walsh , Sharon Osbourne and Simon Cowell all returned for their third series on the judging panel.