Got Talent is a British talent show TV format developed by Simon Cowell’s SYCOtv company and owned by Fremantle Media Ltd. It has spawned spin-offs in over 70 countries, in what is now referred to as the ‘Got Talent’ format, similar to that described by Fremantle of the ‘Idol’ and ‘The X Factor’ singing show competition formats. Unlike those shows, Got Talent showcases a wide variety of artistic disciplines in addition to singing. ‘Got Talent’ was named the world’s most successful reality TV format ever by Guinness World Records. Cowell stated, “I am very proud that Got Talent is a home grown British show. We owe its success to a group of very talented producers all over the world who have made this happen. And of course amazing talent.”
