The X Factor (UK series 8) he swore during a live show and was also shown drinking heavily with some friends. The X Factor (UK series 8) "The X Factor" is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The eighth series commenced airing on ITV on 20 August 2011 and ended on 11 December 2011. The winner was Little Mix, a four-piece girl group known earlier in the series as Rhythmix, consisting of members Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall. They became the first act in the groups category to win in the UK show's history with new judge Tulisa
The X Factor "Idol", where the judges only critique the contestants' performances, on "The X Factor" each judge "mentors" the finalists in a particular category, aiding them with song selection and styling, while also participating together in judging the contestants in the other categories. Not only "Idol", but also new singing shows "The Voice" and "Rising Star" have become rival shows to "The X Factor". There have been a total of 193 winners of "The X Factor" worldwide. <section begin="Whole series"/> Franchise that is currently airing <br> Franchise that is not currently airing, but will return in the future <br> Franchise that has