The X Factor (uk) - Season 14 -

: Live shows moved from Fountain Studios to LH2 Studios in London, and the final was held at the ExCeL London for the first time.

: Simon Cowell encouraged contestants to perform original material as early as the audition stage, a move intended to showcase authentic talent.

: 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. The X Factor (UK) - Season 14

: Judges were secluded from one another during this round to ensure independent decision-making. Final Standings The competition concluded with a diverse final three: Rak-Su (Winners - Groups) Grace Davies (Runner-up - Girls) Kevin Davy White (Third Place - Overs)

: Grace Davies, who became well-known for performing her own original material. : Live shows moved from Fountain Studios to

: Replacing the bottom-two sing-off, the acts with the highest votes from Saturday and Sunday competed for a weekly prize, such as recording time with a top producer.

The 14th series of The X Factor (UK) aired from September 2 to December 3, 2017, on ITV. It was a landmark season marked by a massive overhaul of the show's format to prioritize public influence and "real" artistry over traditional reality TV tropes. : Judges were secluded from one another during

The season also featured notable international talent, such as Filipino singer Alisah Bonaobra, who gained a massive following known as the "Alisah Warriors".