The S Factor

Star Factor is a British television music talent show.

main article: S Factor (TV Series)

There are five stages to X Factor competition:
 * Stage 1: Pre-auditions (open auditions where producers decide who will perform in front of the judges)
 * Stage 2: Auditions (filmed auditions with the judges and a live audience)
 * Stage 3: Eliminations (known as 'Bootcamp' in the UK version)
 * Stage 4: Judges' houses
 * Stage 5: Live shows