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    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" of the title refers to the undefinable "something ...

  2. Jul 31, 2021 · There were also a lot fewer channels, he notes, and the internet was still young. In other words, when The X Factor began in 2004, no-one had smart phones, or access to YouTube, TikTok or Twitter.

    • 2004 Winner: Steve Brookstein. Steve Brookstein was the first ever winner of the X Factor when the programme began way back in 2004.
    • 2005 Winner: Shayne Ward. After releasing four albums Shayne appeared in a West End play called Rock of Ages before being a contestant on ITV's Dancing On Ice show.
    • 2006 Winner: Leona Lewis. Leona Lewis is one of the X Factor's most successful artists after selling more than 20 million records worldwide and being nominated for numerous music awards.
    • 2007 Winner: Leon Jackson. 2007's winner Leon was dropped by his record label after just one album. He became the star of his own web series called Leon's Life which ran until 2008, Leon still performs across the UK and continues to write music.
  3. Jul 27, 2021 · When did The X Factor first start? The X Factor first aired on ITV in September 2004, with the show being produced by FremantleMedia's Thames and Simon Cowell's production company Syco Entertainment. After a number of changes in judges, presenters and the overall format of the competition, it was announced in 2018 that the show would be taking ...

  4. The X Factor is a British reality television music competition, created by Simon Cowell. Premiering on 4 September 2004, it was produced by Fremantle's British entertainment company, Thames ( Talkback Thames until 2011), and Cowell's production company Syco Entertainment for ITV, [2] as well as simulcast on Virgin Media One in Ireland.

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  5. The X Factor is a TV talent show created by Simon Cowell in 2004 as a replacement for Pop Idol, which ran in the UK from 2001 to 2003. A total of 53 international versions have been created with a total of 145 winners to date. See main article: X Factor Albania See main article: The X Factor Arabia See main article: X-Factor Armenia See main article: The X Factor Australia See main article: X ...

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  7. The first season of the American version of the music competition show The X Factor began airing on Fox on September 21, 2011. Based on the UK format, the competition consists of auditions, in front of producers and then the judges with a live audience; boot camp; judges' houses and then the live finals. Auditions for the show began in March ...

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