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1 The 14th series of The X Factor is due to start on ITV this Saturday. Which of these statements about the series is false?

A. It’s been shown in 45 countries B. Artists discovered by the format have sold more than 150million records C. Artists from the show have notched up 130 No 1s and 250 Top Ten records D. It’s the most popular show on American TV

2 True Or False: Only one X Factor winner didn’t have a debut No 1. 3 MATCH the X Factor act to the record they broke:

1. One Direction 2. Leona Lewis 3. James Arthur 4. Olly Murs A. Biggest X Factor single worldwide B. Most cups of tea made in an hour C. Largest number of pre-orders of an album on Apple’s iTunes D. UK’s fastest selling debut album

4 WHICH two politicians are X Factor fans, and which two prefer Strictly?

A. David Cameron B. Gordon Brown C. Theresa May D. Tony Blair

5 Put these X Factor controversies in chronological order:

A. Contestant faced deportation to Zimbabwe B. Contestant forced to pull out after boasting of cocaine binges C. Contestant forced to pull out after emergence of ‘happy slapping’ video D. Winners forced to change their band’s name after complaint from a charity

6 The first X Factor winner, Steve Brookstein, had his record contract terminated after nine months. But Brookstein already felt insulted, having been offered what at head judge Simon Cowell’s

(pictured left) home the night before the final? A. A place on the judging panel of The X Factor in Finland B. A chance to duet with Cliff Richard C. A microwave ready meal D. A concert tour with Westlife