The music competition TV program - The X Factor was created by Simon Cowel. The first show was aired in September 2004. Since then, the show has been aired annually and gained lots populality. It is also responsible for the launch and dicovery of successful artists such as Leonna Lewis.
The X Factor USA started airing in September 2011. For which Simon Cowel quit his Judge role in American Idol, a rival compitition to The X Factor.