According to The Hollywood Reporter, Simon Cowell may bring his hit UK talent competition X Factor to American television as part of the $50 million per year pact that will keep him on American Idol until 2012. X Factor, which launched the career of singer Leona Lewis, has been on Britain’s ITV for six seasons.
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Whats the point? It’s almost identicle to American Idol.
Exactly!! Does he really need to make even more money???
While all these shows are essentially the same, X Factor is a stronger format as it has different categories (male under 25, female under 25, over 25s and groups). Each category is then ‘mentored’ by one of the judges and this introduces a competitive element to it. The judges vote between the bottom two poling acts each week and this introduces tactical voting. It all gives a slightly different flavour to your standard talent contest.
Its NOTHING like american idol lol, u guys sont even know what ur missing, the x factor is just epic – they discuss it in parliament for gods sakes! amazing news!