: 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 traditional Sunday "final showdown" and "deadlock" were scrapped. Instead, the act with the fewest public votes was eliminated immediately. 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. : Live shows moved from Fountain Studios to
The season also featured notable international talent, such as Filipino singer Alisah Bonaobra, who gained a massive following known as the "Alisah Warriors". : The R&B/Hip-hop boy band Rak-Su , mentored
: 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.
: Simon Cowell (Groups), Nicole Scherzinger (Overs), Sharon Osbourne (Girls), and Louis Walsh (Boys). Major Format Changes