American Idol versus The X Factor

American IdolThe X Factor

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American Idol versus The X Factor, head-to-head stats
American IdolThe X Factor
5.1Overall rating 6.2
310Episodes rated88
9.0Minneapolis AuditionsBest episode 8.7Live Semi-Finals
24Seasons15
2002Premiered2004
ABCNetworkITV1
MusicGenreMusic
RunningStatusEnded

Episode ratings, side by side

American IdolThe X Factor

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