The X Factor: Zhongguo Zui Qiang Yin (Chinese: 中国最强音; lit. 'China's strongest voice') is a Chinese version of the reality talent show The X Factor. It is broadcast on Hunan Television.
| The X Factor: Zhongguo Zui Qiang Yin | |
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| Chinese | 中国最强音 |
| Created by | Simon Cowell |
| Judges | Eason Chan Yik-shun Lo Ta-yu Zheng Jun Zhang Ziyi |
| Country of origin | China |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 (as of April 19, 2013) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hunan Television |
| Release | April 19, 2013 |
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]