X Factor’s Ray Quinn looks unrecognisable after swapping life of fame for carpet fitting job – 15 years on from his successful stint on the talent show He finished in second place behind Leona Lewis on the third series of The X Factor in 2006. But swing singer Ray Quinn, 33, quit his life of […]
What was the X factor?
The X Factor is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol (2001–2003), and has been adapted in various countries.