The X Factor format has been adopted in a number of other countries. Versions of the format have become successful throughout the world, most notably in Denmark, the Netherlands and Italy, as well as Spain, Greece, Portugal, India and Colombia. However, the original British version has not been broadcast in any other country (except Ireland) due to unresolved rights issues. Television stations in many countries, but especially Scandinavian ones, have expressed an interest in showing the UK version but have not been able to acquire the rights.[