The X Factor, XSeer Al Najah

The X Factor, XSeer Al Najah سير النجاح X
Format	Interactive reality talent show
Created by	Simon Cowell
Presented by	Joelle Rahme (2006-2007)
Judges	Nelly (2006) Khaled El Sheikh (2006-07) Michel Elfteriades (2006-7) Anoushka (2007)
Country of origin	Arab World
No. of series	2
No. of episodes	28
Production
Producer(s)	Rotana LBC SYCOtv
Running time	60–120 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	LBC, Rotana (2006-2007), MBC1 (TBA)
Picture format	1080i
Original run	26 March 2006 – 2007
External links
Website

The X Factor (سير النجاح X, pronounced XSeer Al Najah, literally translated Elixir or Essence of Success) is the Arabic version of the The X Factor. Its first Arabic series started on March 26, 2006. The 14-episode first series was broadcast in 22 Arabic-speaking countries. It was known to be in its debut, one of the most watched programs on TV and it is produced and supported by Rotana^{[citation needed]}, the biggest production company in the Arab World. The winner of the competition earned a chance to sign with Rotana.

The X Factor is created by Simon Cowell. The Arabic language version of the program had a similar format to the British version, in that there were three judges who each had four contestants to mentor, resulting in a total of twelve contestants.

However with the continuing success of the rival pan-Arab series Star Academy on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC), XSeer All Najah lost most of its pan-Arab appeal and was discontinued after season 2.

Series summary

     "16 - 25" category
     "25 - 30" category
     "Groups" category

Season	Air date	Winner	Runner-up	Third Place	Host(s)	Judges	Winning mentor
One	6 February 2006 – 15 May 2006	Rajaa Kasabni	Ahmed	Guitarista	Joelle Rahme	Nelly Khaled El Sheikh Michel Elefteriades	Nelly
Two	29 May 2007 – 01 August 2007	Muhammad El Majzoub	Bouchra	Ousama		Anoushka Khaled El Sheikh Michel Elefteriades	Anoushka

External links

• Official XSeer Al Najah website