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The X Factor

TV·2011–2013·FOX·Music·2h·4.1

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Worldwide, The X Factor has created global superstars such as Leona Lewis, One Direction, Cher Lloyd, Olly Murs, Little Mix and Rebecca Ferguson. Artists discovered by "The X Factor" format have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including 110 No.1, 270 Top 10 and 501 Top 50 releases. Local versions of "The X Factor" are now produced in more than 40 territories and The X Factor (USA) airs in 166 countries.

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Simon CowellSimon CowellJudgeMario LopezMario LopezHostL.A. ReidL.A. ReidJudgeDemi LovatoDemi LovatoJudgeKhloé KardashianKhloé KardashianHostBritney SpearsBritney SpearsJudgeSteve JonesSteve JonesHostPaula AbdulPaula AbdulJudge

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