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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I used to quite enjoy the X Factor when it first started, however I have been increasingly fed up with the way everybody takes to too seriously and the way the judges act like little spoilt kids especially when someone criticises "their" act.
The auditions are good though and by far the best part of the series. I always find them very funny.
If the judges weren't also mentors, maybe it would improve the show and stop the stupid jibs at other judges acts. Its just so childish.
I think for the next series, I'll watch the auditions and forget the rest.
Turn the clock back to the 90's and bring some decent Saturday shows back to life!
The auditions are good though and by far the best part of the series. I always find them very funny.
If the judges weren't also mentors, maybe it would improve the show and stop the stupid jibs at other judges acts. Its just so childish.
I think for the next series, I'll watch the auditions and forget the rest.
Turn the clock back to the 90's and bring some decent Saturday shows back to life!
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- Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, England, UK(on location)
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