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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Professional Scammers: Not Contest. It's a Reality Show
The X-Factor (and I wouldn't be surprised if it was all similar shows) is a overglorified scam focused on creating drama and embarrassing vulnerable people (some of these people also include the disabled).
A lot of it (if not every single part) is faked. One big example is the case of Zoe Alexander (the girl they said looked like Pink - her story can be heard on YouTube).
There are no real winners on these shows. Only pawns. Only victims.
Professional Scammers: Not Contest. It's a Reality Show.
A lot of it (if not every single part) is faked. One big example is the case of Zoe Alexander (the girl they said looked like Pink - her story can be heard on YouTube).
There are no real winners on these shows. Only pawns. Only victims.
Professional Scammers: Not Contest. It's a Reality Show.
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- Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, England, UK(on location)
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