About The X Factor
- Released on September 04, 2004
The X Factor is a popular and long-running British television music competition that has been gracing our screens since 2004. This show has become a cultural phenomenon and has produced some of the biggest names in the music industry, including One Direction, Leona Lewis, and Little Mix. The X Factor is a search for new singing talent, where aspiring singers from all walks of life compete against each other for the ultimate prize - a recording contract with Syco Music and the chance to become the next big thing in the music industry.
The show is hosted by the charismatic and energetic Dermot O'Leary, who has been the face of The X Factor since 2007. Dermot's charm and wit have made him a fan favorite, and he has become an integral part of the show's success. The judging panel is made up of music industry heavyweights, including Sharon Osbourne, who has been a judge on and off since the show's inception. Sharon's no-nonsense approach and wealth of experience in the music industry make her a formidable judge and mentor to the contestants.
The X Factor is a unique and exciting show that has captured the hearts of millions of viewers around the world. The show's format is simple yet effective - contestants go through several rounds of auditions, where they are judged by the panel on their vocal ability, stage presence, and overall performance. Those who make it through the auditions are then divided into categories - girls, boys, groups, and overs - and are mentored by the judges. The competition heats up as the contestants battle it out in the live shows, where viewers get to vote for their favorite acts. The X Factor is a must-watch for anyone who loves music and wants to discover the next big thing in the industry.
Main Cast of The X Factor
Dermot O'Leary plays Self - Presenter (312 episodes) , Self - Presenter (312 episodes)
Sharon Osbourne plays Self - Judge (203 episodes) , Self - Judge (203 episodes)
British TV personality, author, music manager, businesswoman, and promoter. She is also the wife of famous heavy meta...
See Sharon Osbourne's other roles →Simon Cowell plays Self - Judge (329 episodes) , Self - Judge (329 episodes)
Simon Cowell was born on October 7, 1959 and is currently 64 years old.
See Simon Cowell's other roles →Louis Walsh plays Self - Judge (367 episodes) , Self - Judge (367 episodes)
Secondary Cast of The X Factor
Caroline Flack plays Self - Presenter (60 episodes) , Self - Presenter (28 episodes)
Kate Thornton plays Self - Presenter (83 episodes) , Self - Presenter (83 episodes)
Olly Murs plays Self - Presenter (28 episodes) , Self - Presenter (28 episodes)
Tulisa Contostavlos plays Self - Judge (62 episodes)
Nicole Scherzinger plays Self - Judge (123 episodes) , Self - Judge (123 episodes)
Dannii Minogue plays Self - Judge (118 episodes) , Self - Judge (118 episodes)
Gary Barlow plays Self - Judge (94 episodes) , Self - Judge (94 episodes)
Rita Ora plays Self - Judge (28 episodes) , Self - Judge (28 episodes)
Kelly Rowland plays Self - Judge (31 episodes) , Self - Judge (31 episodes)
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer,songwriter, actress and television per...
See Kelly Rowland's other roles →Nick Grimshaw plays Self - Judge (28 episodes) , Self - Judge (28 episodes)
Cheryl plays Self - Judge (130 episodes)
Ayda Field plays Self - Judge (28 episodes) , Self - Judge (28 episodes)
Mel B plays Self - Judge (12 episodes)
Louis Tomlinson plays Self - Judge (28 episodes) , Self- Judge (28 episodes)
Louis William Tomlinson (born 24 December 1991) is an English singer-songwriter and actor, best known as a member of ...
See Louis Tomlinson's other roles →Robbie Williams plays Self (1 episode) , Self - Special Guest (1 episode) , Self - Judge (28 episodes) , Self - Judge (28 episodes)
Céline Dion plays Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
Hailing from the small town of Charlemagne, Québec, Céline Dion has become one of the all-time greatest singers. Céli...
See Céline Dion's other roles →Brian Friedman plays Self - Creative Director (5 episodes)
Julio Iglesias plays Self - Special Guest (1 episode)
Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva (born 23 September 1943) is a Spanish singer, songwriter and former professional foot...
See Julio Iglesias's other roles →Rod Stewart plays Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
Sir Roderick David Stewart CBE is a British rock and pop singer, songwriter and record producer. With his distinctive...
See Rod Stewart's other roles →Lionel Richie plays Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television pe...
See Lionel Richie's other roles →Mariah Carey plays Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
Mariah Carey (March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "So...
See Mariah Carey's other roles →Barry Manilow plays Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
Barry Manilow was born on June 17, 1943 and is currently 81 years old.
See Barry Manilow's other roles →Tony Bennett plays Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 - July 21, 2023), known profession...
See Tony Bennett's other roles →Ray Quinn plays Self - Contestant (1 episode)
Kian Egan plays Self - Judges' Expert (1 episode)
Ben Mills plays Self - Contestant (1 episode)
Leon Jackson plays Self - Auditionee (1 episode)
Michael Underwood plays Self - OB Presenter (3 episodes)
Britney Spears plays Self - Special Guest (1 episode)
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she is...
See Britney Spears's other roles →Gloria Estefan plays Self - Performer (1 episode)
Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, songwr...
See Gloria Estefan's other roles →Alexandra Burke plays Self (5 episodes)
Will Young plays Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
Rhydian plays Self - Special Guest (1 episode) , Self - Contestant (4 episodes)
Jeff Brazier plays Self - OB Presenter (5 episodes)
Jason Donovan plays Self - Special Guest (1 episode)
Niki Evans plays Self - Contestant (3 episodes)
Kylie Minogue plays Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
Myleene Klass plays Self - OB Presenter (3 episodes)
Beyoncé plays Self (2 episodes)
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981), often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American R&B and pop re...
See Beyoncé's other roles →Katherine Jenkins plays Self - Special Guest (1 episode)
Harry Styles plays Self - Contestant (3 episodes)
Leona Lewis plays Self - Contestant (1 episode) , Self - Special Guest (2 episodes)
Zayn Malik plays Self - Contestant (2 episodes)
Liam Payne plays Self - Contestant (2 episodes)
Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the boy band 'O...
See Liam Payne's other roles →Usher plays Self - Special Guest (1 episode)
Usher is an American recording artist, dancer, and actor. He rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his s...
See Usher's other roles →Katy Perry plays Self - Special Guest (1 episode)
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwri...
See Katy Perry's other roles →Ronan Keating plays Self - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Michelle Thorne plays Self (2 episodes)
Mary Byrne plays Self - Contestant (1 episode)
Niall Horan plays Self - Contestant (1 episode)
Michael Bublé plays Self - Special Guest (3 episodes)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Steven Bublé (born 9 September 1975) is a Canadian singer. He has won ...
See Michael Bublé's other roles →Dalton Harris plays Self - Contestant (10 episodes)
Brendan Murray plays Self - Contestant (8 episodes)
Luke Johnson plays Self - Dancer (3 episodes)
Shayne Ward plays Self (1 episode)
Andy Abraham plays Self (1 episode)
Carl Pemberton plays Self (1 episode)
Andy Pemberton plays Self (1 episode)
Brenda Edwards plays Self (1 episode)
Chico Slimani plays Self (1 episode)
Sinead Conway plays Self (1 episode)
Sharon Conway plays Self (1 episode)
Marie Conway plays Self (1 episode)
Laura Conway plays Self (1 episode)
Nicholas Dorsett plays Self (1 episode)
Maria Lawson plays Self (1 episode)
Chenai Zinyuku plays Self (1 episode)
Phillip Magee plays Self (1 episode)
Daniel Pearce
Crew of The X Factor
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- Caroline Flack
- Kate Thornton
- Olly Murs
- Tulisa Contostavlos
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Dannii Minogue
- Gary Barlow
- Rita Ora
- Kelly Rowland
- Nick Grimshaw
- Cheryl
- Ayda Field
- Mel B
- Louis Tomlinson
- Robbie Williams
- Céline Dion
- Brian Friedman
- Julio Iglesias
- Rod Stewart
- Lionel Richie
- Mariah Carey
- Barry Manilow
- Tony Bennett
- Ray Quinn
- Kian Egan
- Ben Mills
- Leon Jackson
- Michael Underwood
- Britney Spears
- Gloria Estefan
- Alexandra Burke
- Will Young
- Rhydian
- Jeff Brazier
- Jason Donovan
- Niki Evans
- Kylie Minogue
- Myleene Klass
- Beyoncé
- Katherine Jenkins
- Harry Styles
- Leona Lewis
- Zayn Malik
- Liam Payne
- Usher
- Katy Perry
- Ronan Keating
- Michelle Thorne
- Mary Byrne
- Niall Horan
- Michael Bublé
- Dalton Harris
- Brendan Murray
- Luke Johnson
- Shayne Ward
- Andy Abraham
- Carl Pemberton
- Andy Pemberton
- Brenda Edwards
- Chico Slimani
- Sinead Conway
- Sharon Conway
- Marie Conway
- Laura Conway
- Nicholas Dorsett
- Maria Lawson
- Chenai Zinyuku
- Phillip Magee
- Daniel Pearce