Geri Halliwell to spice up X Factor as guest judge: "London, June 8 (ANI): Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell will appear on The X Factor as a guest judge, it has emerged.
The stunner will take over from pregnant Dannii Minogue during the auditions stage of the show.
Cheryl, 26, and Geri will join show boss Simon Cowell, 50, and Irishman Louis Walsh, 57, as they [...]"
What is The X Factor?
Gearing up for the launch of the X Factor when it comes to America? Yup, we're getting super excited too! Meanwhile, here's some more background on the X Factor as it looks in Britain. It's yet another one of Simon Cowell's huge TV/music successes, just like American Idol, Britain's Got Talent and American's Got Talent. Though Simon Cowell is not a producer of American Idol. He is a producer (his production company is SYCOTV) for "Got Talent" and X Factor and will co-produce the X Factor US when it launches in the States.
The X Factor is a talent / singing competition. It started in the UK and it's now into series 6. Audiences have been huge and it even won a Best Comedy Award in 2005 as Best Comedy Entertainment Programme. Of course Simon Cowell remarked "We're not a comedy programme, we're a serious factual drama"
In 2005 and 2006, The X Factor UK won a National Television Award for "Most Popular Entertainment Programme" and in 2007 won 'Most Popular Talent Show" (or was that "Most Popular Talent Show featuring Simon Cowell and just like American Idol but sorta different!)
X Factor Judges
From series 1 to 3, the X Factor judges were Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne (wife of Ozzy Osbourne) and Louis Walsh (manager of Irish bands Boyzone and Westlife). Dannii Mingoue joined in Series 4.
For Series 5, Sharon Osbourne left and Cheryl Cole from Girls Aloud replaced her. Sharon Osbourne said she left because she didn't like working with Dannii Minogue.
What is the Xtra Factor?
The Xtra Factor is a spin-off show that airs on the digital channel ITV2 on Saturday and Sunday nights right after the main X Factor TV show. It features behind the scenes footage.
There a different categories:
Over 25s, Groups, 16-24s Boys, 16-24s Girls. The judges are given a category to mentor and they choose three or four acts that go through to the live finals. The overall winner is decided by public vote
What do the X Factor winners win?
The X Factor winners receive a recording contract, worth a million pounds supposedly with Syco (Simon Cowell's record company) in association with Sony Music Entertainment. Often that is a cash advance of around 100,000 pounds (close to 200,000 dollars).
The X Factor Live Tour
There is also an X Factor live show that tours around the UK and Ireland after the TV series has ended. It features some of the finalists and some of the more memorable acts from the most recent series.
Hope you've enjoyed this quick primer on the X Factor...get studying because the X Factor US is coming to screens in 2011!
The X Factor is a talent / singing competition. It started in the UK and it's now into series 6. Audiences have been huge and it even won a Best Comedy Award in 2005 as Best Comedy Entertainment Programme. Of course Simon Cowell remarked "We're not a comedy programme, we're a serious factual drama"
In 2005 and 2006, The X Factor UK won a National Television Award for "Most Popular Entertainment Programme" and in 2007 won 'Most Popular Talent Show" (or was that "Most Popular Talent Show featuring Simon Cowell and just like American Idol but sorta different!)
X Factor Judges
From series 1 to 3, the X Factor judges were Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne (wife of Ozzy Osbourne) and Louis Walsh (manager of Irish bands Boyzone and Westlife). Dannii Mingoue joined in Series 4.
For Series 5, Sharon Osbourne left and Cheryl Cole from Girls Aloud replaced her. Sharon Osbourne said she left because she didn't like working with Dannii Minogue.
What is the Xtra Factor?
The Xtra Factor is a spin-off show that airs on the digital channel ITV2 on Saturday and Sunday nights right after the main X Factor TV show. It features behind the scenes footage.
There a different categories:
Over 25s, Groups, 16-24s Boys, 16-24s Girls. The judges are given a category to mentor and they choose three or four acts that go through to the live finals. The overall winner is decided by public vote
What do the X Factor winners win?
The X Factor winners receive a recording contract, worth a million pounds supposedly with Syco (Simon Cowell's record company) in association with Sony Music Entertainment. Often that is a cash advance of around 100,000 pounds (close to 200,000 dollars).
The X Factor Live Tour
There is also an X Factor live show that tours around the UK and Ireland after the TV series has ended. It features some of the finalists and some of the more memorable acts from the most recent series.
Hope you've enjoyed this quick primer on the X Factor...get studying because the X Factor US is coming to screens in 2011!
What are the age requirements for the X Factor US?
More essential X Factor US News!
The age requirements for the XFactor US have yet to be announced. Keep checking back here to xfactorusnews.blogpost.com for more details.
But let me tell you about the age qualifications for the Xfactor in Britain.
The show is split into categories which includes age.
For Xfactor series 1-3, the categories were:
There are five stages to The X Factor competition:
So you see, for The X Factor UK at least, there is no upper age range. It will probably be the same for once the XFactor auditions are held in the USA you would imagine.
That's fantastic news for American Idol rejects who have passed their qualifying age. The American Idol age range is currently 16-28 years old. For series 1-3 the upper age limit was 24 years old.
So get practising....before you know it the auditions for the X Factor 2011 will be on their way!!
The age requirements for the XFactor US have yet to be announced. Keep checking back here to xfactorusnews.blogpost.com for more details.
But let me tell you about the age qualifications for the Xfactor in Britain.
The show is split into categories which includes age.
For Xfactor series 1-3, the categories were:
- Solo singers aged 16-24
- Solo singers aged 25 and over
- Vocal Groups (including duos)
- Solo singers male ("boys") aged 14-24
- Solo singers female ("girls") aged 14-24
- Over 25s (male and female)
- Vocal Groups (including duos)
- Solo singers male ("boys") aged 16-24
- Solo singers female ("girls") aged 16-24
- Over 25s (male and female)
- Vocal groups (including duos)
There are five stages to The X Factor competition:
- Stage 1: Producers' auditions (so the hundreds of thousands of people audition in front of producers first, before the TV filming part which is done in front of the celebrity judges)
- Stage 2: Judges' audition (from here on, you see this on TV)
- Stage 3: Boot camp
- Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
- Stage 5: Live shows (finals)
So you see, for The X Factor UK at least, there is no upper age range. It will probably be the same for once the XFactor auditions are held in the USA you would imagine.
That's fantastic news for American Idol rejects who have passed their qualifying age. The American Idol age range is currently 16-28 years old. For series 1-3 the upper age limit was 24 years old.
So get practising....before you know it the auditions for the X Factor 2011 will be on their way!!
Why is the X Factor US website down? What is the official X Factor US website
Where is the X Factor USA official website?
There isn't (at the time of writing this entry) an official website for the X Factor US. That's hardly surprising, the show does not launch until 2011 SEPTEMBER! That is still far away!
Even on fox.com they do not mention X Factor USA...yet
If you're looking for the entry requirements for the X Factor US, audition schedules etc, watch this space.
I've listed the qualification for X Factor UK here.
I'm sure the X Factor US entry qualifications will be similar.
And you can also view them here at Xfactor.itv.com (though currently the specific page about auditioning for the XFactor shows nothing, it simply says they are closed for auditions right now)
So bookmark this site, watch this space and I'll let you know the moment the official X Factor is up and ready so you can begin your rise to pop stardom!
There isn't (at the time of writing this entry) an official website for the X Factor US. That's hardly surprising, the show does not launch until 2011 SEPTEMBER! That is still far away!
Even on fox.com they do not mention X Factor USA...yet
If you're looking for the entry requirements for the X Factor US, audition schedules etc, watch this space.
I've listed the qualification for X Factor UK here.
I'm sure the X Factor US entry qualifications will be similar.
And you can also view them here at Xfactor.itv.com (though currently the specific page about auditioning for the XFactor shows nothing, it simply says they are closed for auditions right now)
So bookmark this site, watch this space and I'll let you know the moment the official X Factor is up and ready so you can begin your rise to pop stardom!
Qualifications for X Factor US | application, eligibility and qualifications for the x factor auditions
So you're thinking of fulfilling your ONE LAST DREAM and becoming a popstar. Didn't qualify for American Idol as you're over the age limit and also, you'd rather audition as a band with your mates?
Your dreams may become true as the X Factor US starts in 2011 and get this....they are more open with the age limit and you can enter as a group / band.
What are the qualifications for the X factor usa?
Have they released the eligibility requirements for The X Factor auditions yet?
The answer is nope, you'll have to search for The X Factor US official website closer to the launch to get the audition application form and details.
As a guide, I've listed the eligibility requirements and details as list on the audition entry form for the X Factor UK. That's the UK and even then the eligibility requirements for the UK have changed from series to series.
Before you read further, let me remind you to CHECK THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE closer to X Factor US 2011 launch. I HEREBY TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISSED CHANCES AT MEGA-POP-STARDOM!!
So here they are:
1. You have to be a resident of the United Kingdom with a valid passport
2. They have different age requirements, it used to be 14 years of age in the early series, but I think it's now 16. And if you're under 18 you need the signed permission of a guardian/parent. If you belong to a band/group, each parent/guardian will need to sign for each member. And that's right...there is NO UPPER AGE LIMIT. Get practising in front of the mirror now gran!!
3. You can't be employed by ITV (the broadcaster), Fremantle (the producers) or related companies etc. Nor can you have relatives who work there.
4. You have to tell the production company if you have any criminal or civil actions against you or in process or if you've been in prison or had any convictions. And no lying on the form ok?!
You can either fill in an application form online or download the form, fill it in and mail it to them. But you can also turn up at the auditions without a form too...well that's what they said about the UK. They can't guarantee you're get an audition, it depends on the capacity of the venue but you can imagine that they'll book a HUGE place so I doubt you'll have issues.
As for the X Factor application form itself, it's short, sweet and pretty simple.
You simply fill out your contact details, photo, name, age, usual stuff.
Plus your preferred city for the auditions (London, Birmingham etc) And then tick yes or no if you've auditioned for The X Factor before and if you're a solo artist/group.
The trickiest part is filling out a couple lines "describe yourself/your group in ten words". And "why should we pick you". Worth spending a couple of minutes more to make sure this is well written (think of a cool backstory......tragic, novel, weird, memorable...)
We look forward to the full details of qualifications for x factor u.s.a.Will keep ya posted.
As always, good luck, we are totally rootin' tootin' for ya, and WRITE YOUR FUTURE!!
Your dreams may become true as the X Factor US starts in 2011 and get this....they are more open with the age limit and you can enter as a group / band.
What are the qualifications for the X factor usa?
Have they released the eligibility requirements for The X Factor auditions yet?
The answer is nope, you'll have to search for The X Factor US official website closer to the launch to get the audition application form and details.
As a guide, I've listed the eligibility requirements and details as list on the audition entry form for the X Factor UK. That's the UK and even then the eligibility requirements for the UK have changed from series to series.
Before you read further, let me remind you to CHECK THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE closer to X Factor US 2011 launch. I HEREBY TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISSED CHANCES AT MEGA-POP-STARDOM!!
So here they are:
1. You have to be a resident of the United Kingdom with a valid passport
2. They have different age requirements, it used to be 14 years of age in the early series, but I think it's now 16. And if you're under 18 you need the signed permission of a guardian/parent. If you belong to a band/group, each parent/guardian will need to sign for each member. And that's right...there is NO UPPER AGE LIMIT. Get practising in front of the mirror now gran!!
3. You can't be employed by ITV (the broadcaster), Fremantle (the producers) or related companies etc. Nor can you have relatives who work there.
4. You have to tell the production company if you have any criminal or civil actions against you or in process or if you've been in prison or had any convictions. And no lying on the form ok?!
You can either fill in an application form online or download the form, fill it in and mail it to them. But you can also turn up at the auditions without a form too...well that's what they said about the UK. They can't guarantee you're get an audition, it depends on the capacity of the venue but you can imagine that they'll book a HUGE place so I doubt you'll have issues.
As for the X Factor application form itself, it's short, sweet and pretty simple.
You simply fill out your contact details, photo, name, age, usual stuff.
Plus your preferred city for the auditions (London, Birmingham etc) And then tick yes or no if you've auditioned for The X Factor before and if you're a solo artist/group.
The trickiest part is filling out a couple lines "describe yourself/your group in ten words". And "why should we pick you". Worth spending a couple of minutes more to make sure this is well written (think of a cool backstory......tragic, novel, weird, memorable...)
We look forward to the full details of qualifications for x factor u.s.a.Will keep ya posted.
As always, good luck, we are totally rootin' tootin' for ya, and WRITE YOUR FUTURE!!
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