X Factor

Created by Simon Cowell, the X Factor is a television music competition franchise that originated in the United Kingdom. It was originally created to replace Pop Idol and is now held in several countries around the world. The mechanics of the show involves drawing aspiring pop singers through competitive auditions and selecting the one with x factor, which refers to that special characteristic that makes one a promising star. Some critics believe that the auditions conducted by the show are senseless because contestants are already pre selected.