The X Factor: Zhongguo Zui Qiang Yin Explained

See also: The X Factor: Ji Qing Chang Xiang (Liaoning Television).

Native Name:
Creator:Simon Cowell
Judges:Eason Chan Yik-shun
Lo Ta-yu
Zheng Jun
Zhang Ziyi
Country:China
Network:Hunan Television
Runtime:90 minutes
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:7

The X Factor: Zhongguo Zui Qiang Yin is a Chinese version of the reality talent show The X Factor. It is broadcast on Hunan Television.

The first season debuted on April 19, 2013. It is hosted by Zhu Dan (朱丹) and He Jiong. Eason Chan Yik-shun, Lo Ta-yu, Zheng Jun, and Zhang Ziyi are the judges.[1]

Contestants

Zheng Jun's Team - Over 33s:刘明辉 (Liu Minghui),林军 (Lin Jun),秦妮 (Qin Ni)

Eason Chan's Team - Groups:HOPE组合 (Hope),墨绿森林 (Atrovirens Forests), 新声驾到 (New Voice)

Luo Ta-yu's Team - Ladies:陈一玲 (Chen Yiling),艾怡良 (Ai Yiliang),刘瑞琦 (Liu Ruiqi)

Zhang Ziyi's Team - Boys:曾一鸣 (Zeng Yiming),尹熙水 (Yin Xishui),金贵晟 (Jin Guicheng)

Incidents

In the 2013 competition, Judge Ta-yu made harsh comments to one of the contestants for nearly 20 minutes. Ziyi was so upset with the criticisms, that an argument between her and Ta-yu occurred. The argument ended in Ziyi leaving her seat in tears.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. 《最强音》今晚首播 三大团队打造音乐真人秀 (China's Strongest Voice debuts tonight, three production teams to create a music reality show), Hunantv.com, April 19, 2013, retrieved May 1, 2013
  2. Web site: Zhang Ziyi walks out of program in tears . June 12, 2013.