Factsdailyy on Instagram: "He sold his truck so he can audition… In 2004, The X Factor arrived as a talent show built around a simple idea. Unknown singers would compete in front of a panel of judges who acted as both mentors and critics. Each judge was assigned a category, usually solo males, solo females, groups, or older performers, and they worked with their contestants through auditions, boot camps, and live shows. The series became known for its dramatic auditions, surprise breakthroughs,