Simon Cowell, the reality judge and creator of the “X Factor” format, is coming to “The X Factor” Israel and will serve as a judge in the new season of the show, it was reported tonight (Wednesday) in “News 13”. This is the first time Simon Cowell has judged in a country other than the United States or England.
Simon Cowell in selected moments in “The X Factor”. Credit: Network 13
Cowell is considered one of the most influential people in the entertainment industry and has created some of the most successful television formats in the world, including “Good Talent” which holds Guinness records and as mentioned “The X Factor”. In addition to “The X Factor”, Cowell also serves as a judge on the American “Good Talent” (NBC) and the British “American Idol” program.
Cowell is responsible for the revelations of some of the most notable musical talents of this generation, including one direction, Susan Boyle, Camilla Cabio, Carrie Underwood, the Little Mix band, Pipette Harmony, Leona Lewis and possibly Mars.
From Network 13, it was reported: “For the first time, Simon Cowell is coming to judge outside the United States and the United Kingdom. This is a tremendous achievement for television in Israel. Cowell is one of the biggest and most influential music figures in the world and his participation as a judge in the Israeli format provides an opportunity for international exposure to male and female singers from the country.
“These days, the” network “is starting to work on the new season of” The X Factor “Israel, and next to Cowell sat Israeli judges who he will be a partner in choosing.”
Cowell said that “over the years we have found amazing talent all over the world with the ‘X Factor’ format. I can no longer wait to see what Israelis have to offer.”