Factor X (Spanish TV series)

Factor X
Created bySimon Cowell
Presented byIon Aramendi (2024)
Jesús Vázquez (2018)
Nuria Roca (2007–2008)
JudgesWilly Bárcenas (2024)
Lali (2024)
Abraham Mateo (2024)
Vanesa Martín (2024)
Laura Pausini (2018)
Risto Mejide (2018)
Xavi Martínez (2018)
Fernando Montesinos (2018)
Miqui Puig (2007–2008)
Eva Perales (2007–2008)
Jorge Flo (2007–2008)
Country of originSpain
No. of seasons4
Original release
NetworkCuatro
Release13 May 2007 (2007-05-13) –
12 November 2008 (2008-11-12)
NetworkTelecinco
Release13 April (2018-04-13) –
5 July 2018 (2018-07-05)
Release17 April (2024-04-17) –
10 June 2024 (2024-06-10)
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Factor X is the Spanish version of the British television music competition The X Factor, created by Simon Cowell. The show, first aired on Cuatro between 2007 and 2008, following the British format from 2005 to 2006, with three categories, mentored by one judge each, whom choose the acts to represent the category in the live shows. The judges were singer and DJ Miqui Puig, music manager and headhunter Eva Perales and music radio producer Jorge Flo. Nuria Roca hosted the show. The first season was won by María Villalón. The second season was won by Vocal Tempo.

On 27 September 2017, Telecinco announced the revival of the series with the production of a new season. It was hosted by Jesús Vázquez.[1] On 19 December 2017, it was announced that the panel of mentors would consist of singer Laura Pausini, publicist and television personality Risto Mejide, radio host Xavi Martínez, and musician and music producer Fernando Montesinos.[2] Nando Escribano hosted the side show Xtra Factor, which aired on Divinity.[3] In 2019 it was initially announced that Telecinco renewed the series for a fourth season,[4] but Fremantle España CEO Nathalie García stated later in the year that there were no plans for a new season.[5] In January 2024, it was reported that Telecinco was once again planning to relaunch the format, with a fourth season due to begin in the spring.[6]

  1. ^ "Telecinco inicia la producción de 'Factor X', que contará con Jesús Vázquez como presentador". telecinco. 27 September 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  2. ^ "La estrella internacional de la música Laura Pausini, en el jurado de 'Factor X'". telecinco. 19 December 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Nando Escribano presentará 'Xtra Factor' en Divinity con Laura Esteban y Rubén Rubio". FormulaTV. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Telecinco da una segunda oportunidad a 'Factor X' pese a su baja audiencia". El Periódico de Catalunya. 17 December 2018. Archived from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Fremantle confirma que no habrá segunda edición de 'Factor X' en Telecinco". Bluper (in Spanish). 4 November 2019. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Telecinco recupera por sorpresa 'Factor X' 6 años después de su última edición". FormulaTV (in Spanish). 23 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.