What are the age requirements for the X Factor US?

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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) 

For X Factor series 4-5, the age limit was lowered (controversially) from 16 to 14 years old. So the categories were:

• Solo singers male ("boys") aged 14-24
• Solo singers female ("girls") aged 14-24 
• Over 25s (male and female)
• Vocal Groups (including duos) 

For X Factor series 6, the age limit was returned to 16 years old. So the categories were:

• 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) 

In the latest series (X Factor 6) Stage 2 is also in front of a live studio audience. It makes the audition stage very different from American idol in feel but it's kinda more like Britain's Got Talent though.

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!!

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!!