X Factor
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons.
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Plot Summary
The X Factor is a British reality television music competition created by Simon Cowell. The series finds undiscovered singers, duets and groups aged 12 and over, from open mic nights, schools, and local halls across the country, who are looking to be the next pop superstar. The show's format has evolved over the years, but typically involves several stages of auditions, leading to a live final.
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Fun Fact
The X Factor has been credited with launching the careers of several successful artists, including One Direction, Little Mix, and Fleur East, who have achieved international fame after competing on the show.
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