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The X Factor

The X Factor

20045.115 Seasons423 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent, contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions.

NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O'Leary

Self - Presenter

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell

Self - Judge

Ayda Field

Ayda Field

Self - Judge

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams

Self - Judge

Louis Tomlinson

Louis Tomlinson

Self - Judge

Themes & Keywords

talent showsinging competitionreality competition

About The X Factor

The X Factor is a reality series that first aired in 2004 exploring themes of talent show, singing competition, reality competition. it stars Dermot O'Leary, Simon Cowell, Ayda Field. The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent, contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions.

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