The X Factor is a British reality television music competition – that spawned the global X Factor franchise – created by Simon Cowell. Premiering on 4 September 2004, it was produced by Fremantle's Br
Simon Cowell, creator of The X Factor and the second longest-serving judge in the programme's history
Louis Walsh, longest-serving judge on The X Factor in all but two series.
Sharon Osbourne, a judge for the first four series, and then again in 2013, and 2016–17
Dermot O'Leary served the longest as the programme's host from 2007, with a one-year break in 2015
Dannii Minogue
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Danielle Jane Minogue is an Australian singer, television personality, and actress. She first appeared on the television talent show Young Talent Time before gaining recognition for her role as Emma J
The X Factor (British TV series)
…do so before a panel of judges, each selected for their background in the music industry – these have included Cowell, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl, Gary Barlow, Tulisa, Kelly Rowland, Nicole Scherzinger, Mel B, Rita Ora, and Robbie Williams. Those acts who survived the auditions entered a…
Minogue at the 58th Annual Logie Awards in 2016
Minogue performing in 2008
Minogue performing at Royal Albert Hall with her sister Kylie during A Kylie Christmas Show in 2015
Minogue in 2010