Westley Harris: Placing X-tra X-cellence in The X Factor
The most visible element of The X Factor may be the judges and talented contestants but it’s producers like Westley Harris who are the essential link between audience and talent. Harris has an impressive resume that includes some of the biggest TV shows in the world such as Wife Swap, The X Factor , and Summer House (Bravo). Executive Producer Andrew Llinares declares, “I worked with Westley on The X Factor UK, Britain’s Got Talent , and The X Factor USA. Whether working for me either in the US or UK, he is constantly impressive; which is why he is asked back season after season.” In addition to praise from EPs like Llinares and Mark Sidaway, Harris has been recognized by the prestigious Royal Television Society for his outstanding work in Reality TV. Westley seems to have a natural ability to sculpt compelling and emotional stories about everyday people who aspire to stand out. His involvement in all stages from casting, filming, producing, directing crews, to edit producing allow...