One Direction on The X Factor UK
One Direction formed during the seventh series of The X Factor UK in 2010. They were mentored by Simon Cowell and finished in third place, behind winner Matt Cardle and runner-up Rebecca Ferguson.
Who Won The X Factor That Year
Matt Cardle won the seventh series of The X Factor UK in 2010. He beat Rebecca Ferguson in the final, with One Direction eliminated earlier in the live shows.
Cardle was 27 at the time and performed regularly in the sing-off rounds. His victory was decided by public votes during the finale.
Quick Facts About the Series
The series aired on ITV from August to December 2010. Judges included Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos, and Kelly Rowland. One Direction later became one of the most successful boy bands in pop history.
For more details, see the official The X Factor page on Wikipedia.
