Producers introduced several "drastic changes" to keep the format fresh after more than a decade on air:
: Live shows moved from Fountain Studios to LH2 Studios in London, and the final was held at the ExCeL London for the first time. 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. Producers introduced several "drastic changes" to keep the
: Simon Cowell encouraged contestants to perform original material as early as the audition stage, a move intended to showcase authentic talent. mentored by Simon Cowell
: Grace Davies, who became well-known for performing her own original material.