20 facts
1.Started in 2004
2.The "X factor" in the title refers to the undefinable "something" that makes for star quality.
3.There have been 6 winners to date
4.Created by Simon Cowell.
5.The winner gets a recording contract worth £1,000,000
6.Is the biggest television talent competition in europe
7.The show has spawned 4 xmas number ones.
8.The "X factor" format has been sold to over 20 countries including kazakstan.
9.Was involved in a legal dispute becuse of the percieved similarities between x factor and pop idol.
10.Is produced by TalkbackThames and Simon Cowell's own company SYCOtv.
11.10 million votes were cast in the series 6 final.
12.Has been sponsored by Nokia,Carphone Warehouse and is currently sponsored by Talktalk
13.Was presented by Kate Thornton (2004-06)
14.Is now presented by Dermot O Leary.
15.Has a spinoff show called the "Xtra factor"
16.Is narrated by Peter Dickson.
17.Is broadcast on ITV 1
18.Is one of ITV1's highest rated shows.
18.Is one of ITV1's highest rated shows.
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