''The X Factor'' is a television

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franchise created by British producer

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and his company

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. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for ''

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'' (2001–2003), and has been adapted in various countries. The "X Factor" of the title refers to the undefinable "something" that makes for star quality.Described as "something you can't quite put your finger on" by

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, a judge on the UK version of ''The X Factor'', ''The Xtra Factor'', 23 November 2009 Similar to ''

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'', the franchise maintains a

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channel, called ''X Factor Global''. The channel uploads clips of ''X Factor'' shows from around the world. The channel currently has over 3 million subscribers. Additionally, many individual ''X Factor'' shows have their own YouTube channels such as ''X Factor Latvia''.

''The X Factor'' around the world

There have been a total of 250 winners of ''The X Factor'' worldwide.

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''The X Factor'' around the world

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