The X Factor (uk) - Season 14 -

: The R&B/Hip-hop boy band Rak-Su , mentored by Simon Cowell, made history as the first boy band and only the second group (after Little Mix) to win the competition.

: The traditional Sunday "final showdown" and "deadlock" were scrapped. Instead, the act with the fewest public votes was eliminated immediately. The X Factor (UK) - Season 14

: Simon Cowell (Groups), Nicole Scherzinger (Overs), Sharon Osbourne (Girls), and Louis Walsh (Boys). Major Format Changes : The R&B/Hip-hop boy band Rak-Su , mentored

: Grace Davies, who became well-known for performing her own original material. : Simon Cowell (Groups), Nicole Scherzinger (Overs), Sharon

The 14th series of The X Factor (UK) aired from September 2 to December 3, 2017, on ITV. It was a landmark season marked by a massive overhaul of the show's format to prioritize public influence and "real" artistry over traditional reality TV tropes.

: Live shows moved from Fountain Studios to LH2 Studios in London, and the final was held at the ExCeL London for the first time.