British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.
- Won 2 BAFTA Awards
- 15 wins & 21 nominations total
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- TriviaThe series has divided opinion among music legends. Paul McCartney called it "not a bad thing" which "gives some people an opportunity, it gives them confidence, it gives them work". However, Elton John, despite appearing on it in 2013, described it as "a cruise ship show" which is "cruel" and "no way to find talent". Similarly, Sting called it a "soap opera which has nothing to do with music" and had "put music back decades".
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Simon Cowell: [to a bad auditionee] You couldn't win this competition even if you were the only one in it!
- ConnectionsFeatured in 8 Out of 10 Cats: Episode #2.1 (2006)
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Sharon Osbourne has a lot of experience of the music industry, just because she's famous for being Ozzy's manager doesn't mean that's all she's done, her father was a manager and she has been involved in the industry for all of her life. In my opinion she is the best judge, she has compassion and does not get off on insulting people just for the hell of it, she cares. Sharon is a fair judge and does not insult someone unless the person deserves it, for being arrogant or rude.
If you didn't like Pop Idol then why would you watch The X Factor?
It is a classic TV talent show, and does not discriminate against the older performers or groups, anyone over 16 can enter and they only discriminate on the grounds of talent.
If you liked any of the previous 'Popstar's' or 'Pop Idol' shows then you'll love this.
If you didn't like Pop Idol then why would you watch The X Factor?
It is a classic TV talent show, and does not discriminate against the older performers or groups, anyone over 16 can enter and they only discriminate on the grounds of talent.
If you liked any of the previous 'Popstar's' or 'Pop Idol' shows then you'll love this.
- clairesa13
- Oct 15, 2004
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- Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, England, UK(on location)
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