What was once the UK only singing talent/reality show has now spread worldwide. The XFactor's goal was to find the next singing superstar, created by Simon Cowell. The show has become one of the most important things in British Pop Culture.
X Factor UK Judges
Series 9 UK Winner James Arthur singing "Impossible" (41million Views)
The show boosted after singing sensation, Leona Lewis one with her insane and powerful voice. Her music became a worldwide sensation. Today, the show has been responsible for acts like One Direction, Little Mix, Union J, and James Arthur.
One Direction
One Direction coming back to the X Factor stage after reaching world-wide fame
The most recent season in America is currently running on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The season finale is set for Thursday, December 19th. The UK finale was on Sunday, December 15th. The four UK judges are Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, and Louis Walsh. The UK winner of the 2013 season (season 10) was Sam Bailey.
Sam Bailey
Union J
The show works like many shows, a typical audition round. After auditions, acts go to a "boot camp" where they are cut even further. after boot camp, they are assigned to a mentor. One Direction, the shows biggest success all came in as individual member. They all were cut in boot camp but brought back only if they agreed to be in a group. The process of putting together these members is said to be one of the smartest things a reality show could do. This process brought Little Mix, Union J, and One Direction to such great fame.
Little Mix
Union J singing "Fix You" on X Factor UK Season 9
After being assigned a mentor, they compete on live shows.
Caroline Flack & Matt Richardson (UK Hosts)
X Factor USA Contestants Alex&Sierra (Group) Singing "Gravity"
*For those unaware of The X Factor, The X Factor USA, or it's major successors, then you don't know anything about pop-culture or popular social media (aka twitter) :D*
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