Simon Cowell, the legendary and world-famous reality judge and creator of the “X Factor” format, arrives at “X Factor” Israel and will serve as a judge in the new season, on “Network 13”. This is the first time Cowell has judged in a country other than the United States or England.
Simon Cowell is considered one of the most influential people in the entertainment industry. Cowell is the creator of some of the most successful television formats in the world, including “Good Talent” which holds Guinness World Records and The X Factor.
In addition to being a creator and producer, Cowell serves as a judge on the shows “The X Factor”, “American Good Talent” (NBC) and the British and “American Idol”. 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.
Network 13 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. He is one of the biggest and most influential music figures in the world and his participation as a judge in the Israeli format gives international exposure. “These days, the network is starting to work on the new season of X Factor Israel, and alongside Simon Cowell sat Israeli judges who he will be a partner in choosing.”
Simon Cowell said “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.”