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The X Factor is a British popular music talent show, broadcast on Saturdays on ITV1, with spinoff "behind-the-scenes" shows The Xtra Factor and X Factor 24/7 screened on ITV2. It replaced Pop Idol in 2004 and is produced by FremantleMedia's talkbackTHAMES and Simon Cowell's production company SYCOtv. The "X Factor" of the title refers to the undefinable "something" that makes for star quality. The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. The prize is a £1,000,000 (sterling) recording contract (in addition to the publicity that appearance in the later stages of the show itself generates, not only for the winner but the other highly ranked contestants). After its second series the successful Pop Idol was put on indefinite hiatus, largely because Simon Cowell wished to launch a show that he owned the television rights to. The judges are Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, and the show is hosted by Kate Thornton. Voice-overs are provided by Peter Dickson and Enn Reitel. Usually those who audition are between the ages of 16 and 60. Over 50,000 auditioned for series 1, around 75,000 for series 2 and around 100,000 for series 3. PLEASE NOTE :X Factor tickets are currently unavailable online. X Factor tour dates and ticket information will appear here shortly, so please check back soon. If you would like to receive X Factor ticket information and tour dates please send an email to sales@goodtimeentertainments.com and include, | ||||||||||||||||||||||