Producers introduced several "drastic changes" to keep the format fresh after more than a decade on air:
: Simon Cowell (Groups), Nicole Scherzinger (Overs), Sharon Osbourne (Girls), and Louis Walsh (Boys). Major Format Changes The X Factor (UK) - Season 14
: 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. Producers introduced several "drastic changes" to keep the
: 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 season also featured notable international talent, such
The season also featured notable international talent, such as Filipino singer Alisah Bonaobra, who gained a massive following known as the "Alisah Warriors".
: Simon Cowell encouraged contestants to perform original material as early as the audition stage, a move intended to showcase authentic talent.