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1.

What year did X-Factor UK Start?
- A.
  
  2001
- B.
  
  2002
- C.
  
  2003
- D.
  
  2004
Correct Answer
D. 2004

Explanation
The X-Factor UK started in 2004.

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2.

Syco TV is the name of Simon Cowell's Production Company? True/False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Syco TV is indeed the name of Simon Cowell's production company. Simon Cowell is a well-known television producer and judge on talent shows such as American Idol and The X Factor. He established Syco TV in 2003, which has produced popular shows like Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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3.

What show was X-Factor devised to replace?

Correct Answer
Pop Idol

Explanation
The correct answer is "Pop Idol". The X-Factor was created as a replacement for Pop Idol.

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4.

Who are the original members of the judging panel?
- A.
  
  Gary
- B.
  
  Louis
- C.
  
  Cheryl
- D.
  
  Simon
- E.
  
  Sharon
Correct Answer(s)
B. Louis
D. Simon
E. Sharon

Explanation
The original members of the judging panel are Louis, Simon, and Sharon. Gary and Cheryl are not mentioned as being part of the original panel.

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5.

What series did Cheryl take over as judge from Sharon?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
C. 5

Explanation
Cheryl took over as judge from Sharon on series 5.

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6.

Who presented the first 3 series of the show before Dermot?

Correct Answer
Kate Thornton

Explanation
Kate Thornton presented the first 3 series of the show before Dermot.

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7.

Who replaced Kelly Rowland and a judge in series 9?

Correct Answer
Nicole Scherzinger

Explanation
Nicole Scherzinger replaced Kelly Rowland as a judge in series 9.

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8.

Can you pick all 11 winners of X-Factor?
- A.
  
  Robbie Williams
- B.
  
  Gary Barlow
- C.
  
  Queen Latifa
- D.
  
  Steve Brookstein
- E.
  
  Mary Black
- F.
  
  Shayne Ward
- G.
  
  Leona Lewis
- H.
  
  Leon Jackson
- I.
  
  Alan Carr
- J.
  
  Alexandra Burke
- K.
  
  Paul O'Grady
- L.
  
  Joe McElderry
- M.
  
  Matt Cardle
- N.
  
  Little Mix
- O.
  
  One Direction
- P.
  
  Jedward
- Q.
  
  James Arthur
- R.
  
  The Cheeky Girls
- S.
  
  Sam Bailey
- T.
  
  Ben Haenow
Correct Answer(s)
D. Steve Brookstein
F. Shayne Ward
G. Leona Lewis
H. Leon Jackson
J. Alexandra Burke
L. Joe McElderry
M. Matt Cardle
N. Little Mix
Q. James Arthur
S. Sam Bailey
T. Ben Haenow

How Much Do You Know About X-factor

What year did X-Factor UK Start?

Syco TV is the name of Simon Cowell's Production Company? True/False?

What show was X-Factor devised to replace?

Who are the original members of the judging panel?

What series did Cheryl take over as judge from Sharon?

Who presented the first 3 series of the show before Dermot?

Who replaced Kelly Rowland and a judge in series 9?

Can you pick all 11 winners of X-Factor?