Steve Brookstein, the show's first winner, has repeatedly critcised The X Factor. (Getty Images) The contest's first winner has gone on to become one of its biggest critics since his 2004 triumph.

In 2004, former “Pop Idol” judge Simon Cowell created “The X Factor” for British television with the goal of it far surpassing his previous show as the ultimate vocal talent competition. A ...

He returned to the X Factor in 2017 to perform his single, The Thing About Love, which peaked at number 51 on the Official Charts. He parted ways with RCA in 2018.

Arthur's post-X Factor career has been a rollercoaster. His debut, a cover of Shontelle's Impossible, became the fastest-selling X Factor winner's single ever, and his first album reached number two.

‘American Idol,’ ‘The Voice’ + ‘X Factor’ Winners Through the Years Emily Tan Published: December 10, 2015 Kevin Winter (3) , Getty Images ...

It's happy birthday The X Factor this week! Yes, the singing talent show has been going for 15 years. The first series ran on ITV from 4 September 2004 to 11 December 2004. So what does the future ...

When The X Factor launched in 2004, winners were met with a record deal that was equivalent to nearly $1.3 million. It was a hefty price, but over the years, it hasn’t stayed that strong.

Leona Lewis, one of the most successful X Factor winners. Credit: Photo: AP X Factor, 2004 (series one) Steve Brookstein from London won the first series of X Factor after beating group G4 in the ...

Steve Brookstein was the first ever winner of the X Factor when the programme began way back in 2004. His first single, Against All Odds, went straight to number one.