X Factor (Netherlands)
| X Factor | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Simon Cowell |
| Presented by |
Wendy van Dijk (2008-2011) Martijn Krabbé (2009–2013) |
| Starring | Sharon Kips Lisa Hordijk (winners) |
| Judges |
Gordon Heuckeroth (2009-2013) Angela Groothuizen (2009-2013) Ali Bouali (2013) Candy Dulfer (2013) Henkjan Smits Marianne van Wijnkoop Henk Temming Eric van Tijn Stacey Rookhuizen |
| Voices of | Jeroen Nieuwenhuize |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Original language(s) | Dutch |
| No. of series | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 35 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | FremantleMedia, Syco |
| Location(s) | Studio 22, Mediapark |
| Running time | 60–120mins (inc. adverts) |
| Release | |
| Original network | RTL4 |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Original release | October 28, 2006 – July 5, 2013 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
X Factor is a Dutch television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions. It is shown Friday evenings on the RTL4 Network in the Netherlands. The first series of the show aired from October 2006 through to February 2007, while the second series of the show aired from January through to May 2009. The show is produced by Blue Circle and is currently sponsored by Fiat. The "X Factor" of the title refers to the undefinable "something" that makes for star quality.
X Factor replaced the highly successful Idols, which was put on indefinite hiatus after its third and fourth series.
In the initial televised audition phase of the show, contestants sing in front of the X Factor judges in the hope of getting through to the "boot camp". After a further selection process, the judges are each given a category to mentor and the chosen finalists then progress to the second phase of the competition in which the public vote on live performances. The current judges are: Pop singer and television host Gordon Heuckeroth, former Dolly Dots member Angela Groothuizen, Rapper Ali Bouali and Alto saxophonist Candy Dulfer.
The first series of X Factor began in October 2006 and ran to February 2007. It was not as popular as Idols. It was won by Sharon Kips. The second series, running from January to May 2009, was more successful. It was won by Lisa Hordijk. The third series was won by Jaap van Reesema. Rochelle Perts won the fourth series. The fifth series was won by Haris Alagic.
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, through appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. The single most important attribute that the judges are seeking, however, is the ability to appeal to a mass market of pop fans.
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