The X Factor (United Kingdom)

The X Factor is a British television reality TV program, which began in the United Kingdom on 4 september 2004. The program counts ten seasons and since 2007 is presented by Dermot O'Leary. The X Factor was the replacement of the British program Pop Idol, which was very popular in the United Kingdom and is broadcast by ITV(UK) and TV3 (Ireland).

In the program fights not only soloists and song groups, but also the four jury members with each other for the profit. After the audition rounds the judges got their own category participants in their care, which she had to sheds to the final. The program begins with the audition round, after which the ' Bootcamp ' follows, where the remaining candidates will compete for a place at the ' Judges Houses '. The ' Judges Houses ' take place abroad and there is chosen from the six remaining candidates per group which proceed to the live show.

The live shows take place at The Fountain Studios in Wembley, London.

In addition to The X Factor followed more programs in the framework of the talent show, including The Xtra Factor, The X Factor and the Battle of the Stars and The X Factor 24/7. ==Seasons[ Edit] ==       Boys of 16 to 24 Girls from 16 to 24 25 + Groups