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NZ On Air 30th Birthday - The X Factor (NZ)
Web (Full Length) – 2019
Thanks to NZ On Air's support, The X Factor gave New Zealand performers a primetime platform, created excitement and controversy and drew huge, committed audiences. Former Olympian Barbara Kendall explains why she enjoyed the Kiwi version of the show so much, and why one contestant in particular caught her attention. Then X Factor executive producer Andrew Szusterman shares how this "massive, massive show" came to New Zealand, and celebrates the distinct, Kiwi flavour it took on — one example being Stan Walker's judging style.
I love the New Zealand version of it because it's very Kiwified, if that's a word. And they make it more down to earth, like New Zealanders are.– Olympian Barbara Kendall on why she loved the Kiwi version of X Factor
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