''The X Factor'' is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company

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. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for '' Pop Idol'' (2001–2003), and has been adapted in various countries. The "X Factor" of the title refers to the undefinable "something" that makes for star quality.Described as "something you can't quite put your finger on" by Cheryl Cole, a judge on the UK version of ''The X Factor'', ''The Xtra Factor'', 23 November 2009 Similar to '' Got Talent'', the franchise maintains a YouTube channel, called ''X Factor Global''. The channel uploads clips of ''X Factor'' shows from around the world. The channel currently has over 3 million subscribers. Additionally, many individual ''X Factor'' shows have their own YouTube channels such as ''X Factor India''.

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The prize is usually a recording contract, in addition to the publicity that appearance in the later stages of the show itself generates, not only for the winner but also for other highly ranked contestants. Unlike ''Idols'', where the judges only critique the contestants' performances, on ''The X Factor'' each judge "mentors" the finalists in a particular category, aiding them with song selection and styling, while also participating together in judging the contestants in the other categories. Not only ''Idols'', but also new singing shows such as '' The Voice'', '' The Four'' and '' All Together Now'' have become rivals and popular in recent years.

''The X Factor'' around the world

There have been a total of 200 winners of ''The X Factor'' worldwide.

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''The X Factor'' around the world

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