: Simon Cowell encouraged contestants to perform original material as early as the audition stage, a move intended to showcase authentic talent.
: The R&B/Hip-hop boy band Rak-Su , mentored by Simon Cowell, made history as the first boy band and only the second group (after Little Mix) to win the competition. The X Factor (UK) - Season 14
: The traditional Sunday "final showdown" and "deadlock" were scrapped. Instead, the act with the fewest public votes was eliminated immediately. : Simon Cowell encouraged contestants to perform original
The 14th series of The X Factor (UK) aired from September 2 to December 3, 2017, on ITV. It was a landmark season marked by a massive overhaul of the show's format to prioritize public influence and "real" artistry over traditional reality TV tropes. Instead, the act with the fewest public votes
The season also featured notable international talent, such as Filipino singer Alisah Bonaobra, who gained a massive following known as the "Alisah Warriors".
: Judges were secluded from one another during this round to ensure independent decision-making. Final Standings The competition concluded with a diverse final three: Rak-Su (Winners - Groups) Grace Davies (Runner-up - Girls) Kevin Davy White (Third Place - Overs)