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The 'X Factor' Xtra Trivia Quiz

So you think you know 'The X Factor', try this quiz and see how you get on!

A multiple-choice quiz by groovystar134. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
groovystar134

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,331

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
458

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (8/10), Guest 109 (5/10), Guest 82 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the winner of 'The X Factor' in the first series? Hint

Steve Brookstein

Shayne Ward

Tabby

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the winner of 'The X Factor' in the second series? Hint

Shayne Ward

Brenda

Andy

Journey South

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which person below was not a judge on 'The X Factor'? Hint

Kate

Sharon

Simon

Louis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which phone company sponsored 'X Factor'? Hint

Motorola

Sony Ericson

Samsung

Nokia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which three groups did the three judges have to mentor in series 1? Hint

under 16s, 16-30 year olds and the groups

None of these

16 and under, 16 and over and the groups,

16-24 year olds, 25 and over, and the groups

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the second series of 'The X Factor' who wasn't in Louis group? Hint

Phillip

Chico

Shayne

Nicholas

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did Sharon pour over Louis in the second series?
Hint

Wine

Coke

Water

Beer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Approximately how many auditioners were there in the second series? Hint

35,000

50,000

75,000

100,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which judge also judged 'Pop Idol?' Hint

Simon

Sharon

Louis

They didn't

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two groups has Sharon mentored since the first series of 'The X Factor?' Hint

16-24 year-olds both times

16 to 24 year-olds and groups

16 to 24 year-olds and 25 years and over

25 years and over and the groups

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Most Recent Scores

May 30 2026 : Guest 90: 8/10
May 06 2026 : Guest 109: 5/10
May 02 2026 : Guest 82: 5/10
May 02 2026 : Guest 104: 7/10
Apr 25 2026 : Guest 92: 7/10
Apr 23 2026 : Guest 83: 1/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the winner of 'The X Factor' in the first series?

Answer: Steve Brookstein

Steve Brookstein was the winner and G4 were in second place.

2. Who was the winner of 'The X Factor' in the second series?

Answer: Shayne Ward

Shayne Ward won and Andy came second.

3. Which person below was not a judge on 'The X Factor'?

Answer: Kate

Kate was actually the presenter of 'The X Factor.'

4. Which phone company sponsored 'X Factor'?

Answer: Nokia

Nokia sponsored 'The X Factor' to promote their new range of phones.

5. Which three groups did the three judges have to mentor in series 1?

Answer: 16-24 year olds, 25 and over, and the groups

There were 3 groups they were the 16-24 year-olds, the 25 year-olds and over, and the groups.

6. In the second series of 'The X Factor' who wasn't in Louis group?

Answer: Chico

Chico was in Sharon's group, the over 24 year-olds.

7. What did Sharon pour over Louis in the second series?

Answer: Water

Sharon threw water over Louis in the live show!

8. Approximately how many auditioners were there in the second series?

Answer: 75,000

There were 75,000 auditioners.

9. Which judge also judged 'Pop Idol?'

Answer: Simon

Simon judged 'Pop Idol' with Nicky Chapman, Neil Fox and Peter Waterman.

10. Which two groups has Sharon mentored since the first series of 'The X Factor?'

Answer: 16 to 24 year-olds and 25 years and over

In the first series Sharon mentored the 16-24 year olds and in the second series mentored the 25 and overs.

Source: Author groovystar134

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