The X Factor is a TV show.
ITV HD is a British free-to-air high-definition television channel operated by ITV plc , the company which is contracted to provide 11 ITV services across the UK . STV is a television channel serving the majority of Scotland . The X Factor is a British reality television music competition to find new singing talent . The X Factor (UK series 7) . This series proved to be highly controversial , with many people complaining about the use of pitch correction software on the broadcast of contestants ' auditions , the decision to form two groups out of rejected soloists , the rejection of popular contestant Gamu Nhengu at judges ' houses and Cole 's failure to vote to eliminate an act in week 5 of the live shows .