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Season Details & Credits

ITV | Season Premiere Date: September 4, 2004

Starring: Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell, Kate Thornton

Summary: A UK based music reality show with a difference: "anyone and everyone can audition". The contest is open to 4 different categories: under 25 Girls, under 25 Boys, over 25, and groups.

The Judges: Simon Cowell: - in the past 10 years, he has sold 90 million records for various artists and racked up 35 number 1 singles! - best known asA UK based music reality show with a difference: "anyone and everyone can audition". The contest is open to 4 different categories: under 25 Girls, under 25 Boys, over 25, and groups.

The Judges:
Simon Cowell: - in the past 10 years, he has sold 90 million records for various artists and racked up 35 number 1 singles! - best known as the judge from Pop Idol in the UK and American Idol in the US - has appeared on The Simpsons

Cheryl Cole: - replaced Sharon Osbourne as a judge on the show just before the start of the 5th series. Cheryl's group Girls Aloud was discovered on the show Popstars: The Rivals which spawned The X Factor and having been through the process herself, offers valuable experience to the contestants she mentors.

Louis Walsh: - he's the man behind such pop acts as Boyzone, Westlife, Samantha Mumba and Girls Aloud - has had 21 number 1 singles - is best known as the judge on Popstars: Ireland and Popstars: The Rivals

Dannii Minogue: - At 35 years of age, Dannii has been performing professionally for 28 years. Her first success came when she performed on the Australian entertainment show, Young Talent Time. By 16, Dannii had a record deal and had begun work on her debut album Love and Kisses.

Former judge Sharon Osbourne left the show before the start of the 5th series in 2008.

ROUND 1: The Auditions
In the first round, each of the contestants must audition for the 3 judges. They either go through to the next round or go home . . .

ROUND 2: Boot Camp
In the second round of the contest the judges are each assigned a category to mentor. Each judge will then get to assemble a team of people to help turn their wannabes into stars! The contestants will then be put through a boot camp and afterwards only FIVE will remain in each group!

ROUND 3: Judges' Home Visits
Next, the remaining contestants will get to live the life of luxury with their mentors! But it won't be all fun and games as the mentors must whittle their teams down to just THREE each . . .

ROUND 4: Live Shows
The nine remaining contestants/groups will now get the chance to showdown live on ITV1. Week by week more contestants will be voted off the show and we will eventually find out who Britain thinks has got The X Factor!… Expand

Creator: Simon Cowell

Genre(s): Reality, Game Show

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E24. Results 8
Air Date: December 11, 2004
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S1:E23. Live Show - The Final
Air Date: December 11, 2004
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S1:E22. Results 7
Air Date: December 4, 2004

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SamHalls2016

Dec 7, 2015

This show is pretty good actually. You'll get to hear all of the lovely singing. In my opinion, this is the so-called good version of American Idol, but quite low on my recommendation list.

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drlowdon

Feb 17, 2018

The X-Factor has introduced a number of talented singers over the years and some of the cover versions sung on the show have been very good. In these early years this format was at least new and interesting, and there was hope that shows such as this would give previously undiscovered talentThe X-Factor has introduced a number of talented singers over the years and some of the cover versions sung on the show have been very good. In these early years this format was at least new and interesting, and there was hope that shows such as this would give previously undiscovered talent a chance in the music industry.

Unfortunately, as with most other modern TV talent shows, its primary objective has been to make money for its own producers rather than actually help artists to go on to create their own original music in the future and any talented singers that could potentially come from the show end up being swallowed up by the pop industry to churn out mediocre songs until they are virtually forgotten.… Expand

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tsamcte

Feb 8, 2016

I'd just like to express my frustration to all of these X Factor, American Idol, etc. **** This Simon Cowell dude pisses me off. He is never hesitant to completely embarrass a contestant, in fact all of the judges are like that. It doesn't matter if someone comes on stage and completelyI'd just like to express my frustration to all of these X Factor, American Idol, etc. **** This Simon Cowell dude pisses me off. He is never hesitant to completely embarrass a contestant, in fact all of the judges are like that. It doesn't matter if someone comes on stage and completely sucks, it doesn't give them a right to insult them in front of live television. But that's not a big factor that causes me to abhor this show. Alright so maybe they just need some entertainment and they think it's funny to be rude to contestants, but HOLY **** I don't even know how to explain how stupid this show is and afhiwuuifrgoiraugv. Ok, sorry just let me get myself together. ITS ALL ****.. Anyways, this show isn't even about the singing it's all about one's image. I was shown two segments from this show where people were rejected because of the way they looked or dressed! These judges are so "judgemental", they'll have their mind made up before you even sing. One man who came on some American Idol or X Factor show had a really good voice. And although I admit he was kinda of weird because he came in with some pink fluff and a plastic glittery microphone, he was still darn good! Simon rejected him of course, YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY? He said something like "I mean just look at the way you dress look at what you're wearing" ------ he rejected him because of what he was wearing (in that case miley cyrus shouldn't be famous... just kidding she shouldn't be famous because of her ****ty music not her clothes) Another girl who was also pretty good got rejected because Simon didn't approve of her hair--COME ON!!! (oh and also because she didn't sing a pop song). In addition, the judges on these types of shows are always looking for a specific voice. They know exactly what they want. They want the same "beautiful" pop music voice. Uhh news flash... there are other genres and types of voices which means that just because someone doesn't have that Britney or Beyonce whatever voice doesn't mean that it's not good. All of this being said, there is honestly no point of these shows and people take it too seriously. WHY WOULD YOU CRY OVER A FEW PEOPLE SAYING THEY DIDN'T LIKE YOUR VOICE? These judges aren't god and just because they said no doesn't mean you are bad at singing or that your whole life is over because Simon Cowell doesn't like your voice. Why would you care what that sad old man has to say. He probably has the saddest life ever because he's so grumpy all the time and enjoys pissing on others. In fact, we should all be crying for the all the arrogant **** that we have in this world like Simon. Yeah so basically this show is a piece of ****… Expand

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Bumble

Aug 17, 2015

You see... the thing about the x factor fams is dat they are in the house during story time. They den sing some singings about the sing and spin the cake around the chinese train whilst thundersotrm is destroying the x factor simon cow he is such a cow he wears his long trousers up to hisYou see... the thing about the x factor fams is dat they are in the house during story time. They den sing some singings about the sing and spin the cake around the chinese train whilst thundersotrm is destroying the x factor simon cow he is such a cow he wears his long trousers up to his brain exploding into fat adi juices whilst the turbulent toad eats your mother the toad is actually your dad dont forget about wide nige farage but he has none bwain cells coz he is da dumbest in my airpprt around the waterfall of wee.
Isn't it awfully nice to call your cheese a mouldy pice of skeevering rat. that is the thing i thought about it too we are in sync the same as you know the big boss man who rolls around in the starfish dinosaur. I really wanna go sink my willy into a sweetroll see what bumble did there i thought so you funny little twit who is always judgin me famalam. you wanna take this foyt outside yeah me too ki koles you're gonna be a reall funny man whilst the heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy-

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Hooray for your one-eyed trouser snake,
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You can wrap it up in ribbons.
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OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH THANKYOUVERYMUCH.… Expand

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  Air Date: August 19, 2006
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  Air Date: August 20, 2005
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 4, 2004
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  S1:E24. Results 8
  Air Date: December 11, 2004
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  S1:E23. Live Show - The Final
  Air Date: December 11, 2004
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  S1:E22. Results 7
  Air Date: December 4, 2004
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  S1:E21. Live Show - The Semi Final
  Air Date: December 4, 2004
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  S1:E20. Results 6
  Air Date: November 27, 2004
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  S1:E19. Live Show 6
  Air Date: November 27, 2004
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  S1:E18. Results 5
  Air Date: November 20, 2004
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  S1:E17. Live Show 5
  Air Date: November 20, 2004
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  S1:E16. Results 4
  Air Date: November 13, 2004
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  S1:E15. Live Show 4
  Air Date: November 13, 2004
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  S1:E14. Results 3
  Air Date: November 6, 2004
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  S1:E13. Live Show 3
  Air Date: November 6, 2004
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  S1:E12. Results 2
  Air Date: October 30, 2004
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  S1:E11. Live Show 2
  Air Date: October 30, 2004
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  S1:E10. Results 1
  Air Date: October 23, 2004
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  S1:E9. Live Show 1
  Air Date: October 23, 2004
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  S1:E8. Judges' Houses
  Air Date: October 16, 2004
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  S1:E7. Boot Camp 2
  Air Date: October 16, 2004
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  S1:E6. Boot Camp 1
  Air Date: October 9, 2004
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  S1:E5. The Auditions 5
  Air Date: October 2, 2004
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  S1:E4. The Auditions 4
  Air Date: September 25, 2004
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  S1:E3. The Auditions 3
  Air Date: September 18, 2004
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  S1:E2. The Auditions 2
  Air Date: September 11, 2004
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  S1:E1. The Auditions 1
  Air Date: September 4, 2004
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 4, 2004
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  S1:E24. Results 8
  Air Date: December 11, 2004
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  S1:E23. Live Show - The Final
  Air Date: December 11, 2004
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  S1:E22. Results 7
  Air Date: December 4, 2004
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  S1:E21. Live Show - The Semi Final
  Air Date: December 4, 2004
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  S1:E20. Results 6
  Air Date: November 27, 2004
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  S1:E19. Live Show 6
  Air Date: November 27, 2004
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  S1:E18. Results 5
  Air Date: November 20, 2004
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  S1:E17. Live Show 5
  Air Date: November 20, 2004
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  S1:E16. Results 4
  Air Date: November 13, 2004
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  S1:E15. Live Show 4
  Air Date: November 13, 2004
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  S1:E14. Results 3
  Air Date: November 6, 2004
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  S1:E13. Live Show 3
  Air Date: November 6, 2004
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  S1:E12. Results 2
  Air Date: October 30, 2004
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  S1:E11. Live Show 2
  Air Date: October 30, 2004
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  S1:E10. Results 1
  Air Date: October 23, 2004
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  S1:E9. Live Show 1
  Air Date: October 23, 2004
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  S1:E8. Judges' Houses
  Air Date: October 16, 2004
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  S1:E7. Boot Camp 2
  Air Date: October 16, 2004
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  S1:E6. Boot Camp 1
  Air Date: October 9, 2004
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  S1:E5. The Auditions 5
  Air Date: October 2, 2004
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  S1:E4. The Auditions 4
  Air Date: September 25, 2004
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  S1:E3. The Auditions 3
  Air Date: September 18, 2004
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  S1:E2. The Auditions 2
  Air Date: September 11, 2004
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  S1:E1. The Auditions 1
  Air Date: September 4, 2004