Because the younger the artist the more likely they are to be around and make more sales for the label. in the music industry and they want to appeal to a younger crowd.
For the contestants, it is free to perform on The X Factor. The producers/makers of the show pay all costs.
Boyzone.
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No he is not performing.
2011
x factor as solo artists
Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams
Leona Lewis preformed with take that on the final night of the x factor
They auditioned as solo artists on The X Factor, but were put into a band.
he first performed at the x factor when he audditioned
She performed her celebrity duet with Beyonce.