The X Factor
By devonavis
@devonavis (1854)
Greece
March 11, 2013 6:11am CST
Ever heard of this show? Well, if you are not a music lover or not even a TV person then you probably never heard of this.
The X Factor is one of the most popular reality TV shows/ singing competitions today. It was created by Mr. Simon Cowell after he left American Idol as a judge. This show started in the UK in the later part of the year 2004, and now it is adopted or hosted in different countries around the globe. This singing competition franchise lasts for about 10 months starting from the auditions up to the live shows.
I started following the show since 2009 during Joe McElderry's time, since then I never missed a single Season. Now I'm following The X Factor UK, The X Factor Australia, and The X Factor USA.
How I wish I would be a part of this show someday! 
7 responses
@randomarts09 (1405)
• Indonesia
15 Mar 13
Yes, it’s a popular reality show here in my country too. Even though Simon Cowell can be quite rude. But many people actually like his spicy comments. It’s what actually make the show quite entertaining. He can be harsh but what he said is usually true.
@randomarts09 (1405)
• Indonesia
16 Mar 13
I have Kabelvision, we can watch all sort of series or programme from overseas if we subscribed to it, of course by paying more for that.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
16 Mar 13
I didn't know that X Factor is also in Indonesia. Well for me, Simon is the best judge. Not only that he is judge, but he is also suggesting and doing things that can really improve the contestants. he might not be a good singer(I doubt if he really sings) but he already proved himself to the world that his way can produce internationally competitive artists. My interest was actually diverted to X Factor USA since he moved there to become a judge. He is harsh but he's just being honest.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
23 Mar 13
Good for you. Never heard of that Kabelvision haha!
I prefer surfing the net than watching the TV because there's a lot more fun in the web.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
12 Mar 13
Yeah I heard that, though I really did not follow the X Factor Philippines. I never liked The Voice, I don't know I just don't feel it. Maybe in the future...since this is also a singing competition.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
12 Mar 13
I really have no idea what kind of twists are those because I don't even know the format of this show. Haha! I might try watching it on YouTube!
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
11 Mar 13
In my country X-factor started in 2008 and I usually watch it. It is a very popular show and when the auditions start people wait in line for many hours. I wouldn't participate, but I like to watch the auditions. In my country they had different judges since the show started, and one of the one them is very outspoken and he can be quite rude sometimes. Some people like him or some people hate him, I think that his comments can be quite entertaining, but sometimes his comments really hurt the participants. The 2013 version of X-factor in my country is almost over. The next week the semifinals take place and in two weeks we will find out who won the competition.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
11 Mar 13
You're from Denmark, right? I also love The X Factor Denmark, I really love the talents especially the was then kid Jesper. I wonder why I couldn't find any of his original songs. I would love to watch X Factor Denmark but then I could not understand your language.
I think among the judges, one really needs to be rude and tough because not only that it makes the show exciting but it also brings something that makes the contestants think that the competition is not "JUST" show.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
11 Mar 13
Yes, I am from Denmark. I remember Jesper, I don't how how old he was, but he was in the "Under 25" category. My favourite singer was Thomas who won the competion in 2010. I would have the same problems with the language if I tried to watch X-factor from another country unless their langauge is English. I have watched some of the X-factor auditions from the UK on YouTube.
This year we have two female judges in my country and one of them is a very popular singer. The rude and very outspoken judge is not a singer. He is a producer as far as I know. I think that it is true that there need to to one tough judge, and that has been his role ever since the show started.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
11 Mar 13
Do you think he recorded some songs or released an album at least? I like Thomas too though I'm not really familiar with the songs he performed. I never checked on this Season's Denmark X Factor so I have no idea who that girl is. Whoever she is, I'm sure she's a beauty! 
Whoever she is, I'm sure she's a beauty! 
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
13 Mar 13
I would love to have the opportunity at some point during my life to be a part of one of the singing talent shows because I know that I have a pretty good voice and that would be the only avenue for which I would ever be able to get recognized. However, I don't think that X Factor would be the alley that would be the best for me, instead, I think that if I was ever going to have the opportunity to be discovered as a musical talent my best opportunity would be on The Voice.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
14 Mar 13
Wow! It's no nice to meet a musician here. I wish I could here your singing. Can you give me any link of any song you uploaded? I'm excited to hear and see it.
Well, we have all our preferences, and it just happened that I'm not really into The Voice. But maybe I will soon learn to like that show!
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
12 Mar 13
Yeah, here in the Philippines, we too have an X Factor show here. It is really an amazing because the true and inborn talent of the people are being shared and shown in the public. I was really amazed with those contestants who really possess a unique talent.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
12 Mar 13
Shows or talents searches really bring much help to people who are potentially talented. These shows act as platform for aspiring artists. It's really entertaining to see how people evolve from being just an ordinary to being something big.
@Brijeshprajapati (163)
• India
11 Mar 13
yeah that is the most popular show here in my country after idol show and that is a great hit in the music world and for the music lover as well.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
11 Mar 13
From India, right? Yeah I once tried to watch X Factor India but I could not understand the language haha. I'm actually an avid follower of X Factor so I'm trying to get some updates from other countries that franchised the show.
@Brijeshprajapati (163)
• India
11 Mar 13
that always happen with others when it comes to the indian languages .
they are all unique and the show really rocks hahahaha..
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
12 Mar 13
Yeah, some people are not just into this kind of stuff. I'm a person of music so what can I expect?
It's funny how people get mad over the show when things do not go the way they expected. They even sometimes act as if they're the judges. Haha!
It's funny how people get mad over the show when things do not go the way they expected. They even sometimes act as if they're the judges. Haha!