X Factor (2008)
Overview
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons.
Where to watch X Factor
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Sky Go, Now TV | — | — |
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What is X Factor about?
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons. X Factor is a Reality, Family series, first aired on 2008-03-10, 20 seasons and 264 episodes.
Is X Factor worth watching?
TMDB users rate X Factor 7.5 out of 10 from 12 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch X Factor?
In Italy, X Factor streams on Sky Go and Now TV. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Simon Cowell
Cast
- Giorgia as Self - Presenter
- Jake La Furia as Self - Judge
- Paola Iezzi as Self - Judge
- Francesco Gabbani as Self - Judge
- Irama as Self - Judge
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Sources
Details and the 7.5/10 rating from X Factor on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.