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The X Factor

2005-02-06 Reality 5

The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original UK series, to find new singing talent. The first series of the show was broadcast from February to May, however, since the second series it has been broadcast from July/August until the grand final in November. The X Factor is produced by FremantleMedia Australia, and is currently broadcast on the Seven Network. The title "X Factor" refers to a singing talent which is "unique" and "something" that makes for star quality. Network Ten held rights for The X Factor in 2005, but dropped the show after the first series due to poor ratings. In 2010, the Seven Network went into a "bidding war" to gain rights for the show, and later won and a second series went into production. The X Factor was renewed after a highly successful Australian Idol was no longer broadcast through Network Ten. It is also broadcast in New Zealand on TV3. Two series of The Xtra Factor were broadcast through Network Ten in 2005 and 7Two in 2010. The show was not renewed for a third series in 2011. The original judging panel line-up in 2005 consisted of Kate Ceberano, Mark Holden, and John Reid. When the show was revived in 2010, the judging panel was replaced by Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian, Natalie Imbruglia, and Kyle Sandilands. Imbruglia and Sandilands did not return for series three and were replaced by Melanie Brown and Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Dannii Minogue and Redfoo joined the panel in the fifth series as replacements for Brown and Sebastian. During the televised audition phases of The X Factor, originally the contestants sang in an "audition room" in front of just the judges, however, from series two onwards all auditionees sing on stage in an arena, in front of the judges and a live audience. The successful acts then progress to the next stage of the competition, "bootcamp" and later "home visits", where the judges narrow their category down to three acts who will continue to the live shows, where the public vote for their favourite act, following weekly performances by the contestants.

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The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original UK series, to find new singing talent. The first series of the show was broadcast from February to May, however, since the second series it has been broadcast from July/August until the grand final in November. The X Factor is produced by FremantleMedia Australia, and is currently broadcast on the Seven Network. The title "X Factor" refers to a singing talent which is "unique" and "something" that makes for star quality. Network Ten held rights for The X Factor in 2005, but dropped the show after the first series due to poor ratings. In 2010, the Seven Network went into a "bidding war" to gain rights for the show, and later won and a second series went into production. The X Factor was renewed after a highly successful Australian Idol was no longer broadcast through Network Ten. It is also broadcast in New Zealand on TV3. Two series of The Xtra Factor were broadcast through Network Ten in 2005 and 7Two in 2010. The show was not renewed for a third series in 2011. The original judging panel line-up in 2005 consisted of Kate Ceberano, Mark Holden, and John Reid. When the show was revived in 2010, the judging panel was replaced by Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian, Natalie Imbruglia, and Kyle Sandilands. Imbruglia and Sandilands did not return for series three and were replaced by Melanie Brown and Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Dannii Minogue and Redfoo joined the panel in the fifth series as replacements for Brown and Sebastian. During the televised audition phases of The X Factor, originally the contestants sang in an "audition room" in front of just the judges, however, from series two onwards all auditionees sing on stage in an arena, in front of the judges and a live audience. The successful acts then progress to the next stage of the competition, "bootcamp" and later "home visits", where the judges narrow their category down to three acts who will continue to the live shows, where the public vote for their favourite act, following weekly performances by the contestants.

  • First Aired
    2005-02-06
  • Last Aired
    2016-11-21
  • Creator
    Simon Cowell
  • Genre
    Reality
  • Seasons
    8
  • Episodes
    233
  • Status
    Returning Series
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    Seven Network
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Audition 1

1. Audition 1

Part 1 of the audition discovered some truly ""xtraordinary, xceptional and xciting"" Australian singi...More
Part 1 of the audition discovered some truly ""xtraordinary, xceptional and xciting"" Australian singing talent. Thousands of talented, ambitious and in some cases deluded contestants paraded past the three judges, who worked together as a majority rules selection panel. Contenders will now audition for one of three categories - solo artists 16-24, solo artists 25 plus, and vocal groups. Of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen in each of the three categories. This episode's auditions were from Melbourne.Less
90mins 2005-02-06
Audition 2

2. Audition 2

The search continues. Of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen in each of the ...More
The search continues. Of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen in each of the three categories. This episode's auditons were from Adelaide and Perth.Less
90mins 2005-02-07
Audition 3

3. Audition 3

The search continues. Out of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen for each of...More
The search continues. Out of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen for each of the three categories. This episode's auditons were from Brisbane.Less
90mins 2005-02-13
Audition 4

4. Audition 4

The search continues. Out of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen for each of...More
The search continues. Out of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen for each of the three categories. This episode's auditions were from Sydney. Mark Holden will mentor the Vocal Groups, Kate Ceberano will mentor the 16-24s and John Reid will mentor the 25 and overs.Less
90mins 2005-02-14
Lockdown 1

5. Lockdown 1

After making it through the nationwide auditions, it will be revealed for the first time which judge w...More
After making it through the nationwide auditions, it will be revealed for the first time which judge will mentor which category. Kept secret from each other, each judge will assemble a team of people to help them decide who has got it and who doesn't. At the end of the three-day boot camp, each judge will have to cut their acts down from 30 contenders to just five.Less
90mins 2005-02-20
Lockdown 2

6. Lockdown 2

Boot camp continues. After making it through the nationwide auditions, it will be revealed for the fir...More
Boot camp continues. After making it through the nationwide auditions, it will be revealed for the first time which judge will mentor which category. Kept secret from each other, each judge will assemble a team of people to help them decide who has got it and who doesn't. At the end of the three-day boot camp, each judge will have to cut their acts down from 30 contenders to just five.Less
90mins 2005-02-21
Lockdown 3

7. Lockdown 3

This episode saw more people being eliminated. 16-24s got cut down to 10 people, Vocal Groups got cut ...More
This episode saw more people being eliminated. 16-24s got cut down to 10 people, Vocal Groups got cut down to 10 people and the Over 25s have their final 5 going through to Masterclass.Less
90mins 2005-02-27
Lockdown 4

8. Lockdown 4

The 16-24s and the Vocal Groups were cut down to 5. Now all 3 categories have been reduced to 5 and mo...More
The 16-24s and the Vocal Groups were cut down to 5. Now all 3 categories have been reduced to 5 and move on to Masterclass.Less
90mins 2005-02-28
Masterclass 1

9. Masterclass 1

After surviving the rigours of Boot Camp, the judges will take their respective group of five contesta...More
After surviving the rigours of Boot Camp, the judges will take their respective group of five contestants to their home for some intense one on one mentoring and to give the contestants a taste of what their future lifestyle could be. At the end of this, each judge will have to make the tough choice of eliminating two further contestants, leaving just three finalists in each category to perform at the live shows.Less
90mins 2005-03-06
Masterclass 2

10. Masterclass 2

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90mins 2005-03-07
The Contenders

11. The Contenders

In this special X Factor event, we get to know the final nine acts that will be performing at the live...More
In this special X Factor event, we get to know the final nine acts that will be performing at the live arena shows. See first hand how their lives have been transformed, meet their friends and family and get an insight into what makes them exceptional and extraordinary.Less
90mins 2005-03-13
The Xtra Factor 1

12. The Xtra Factor 1

An access-all-areas preview show giving insight into the preparation - both mentally and physically - ...More
An access-all-areas preview show giving insight into the preparation - both mentally and physically - that the final nine acts have undertaken in order to perform live in front of thousands of people and their toughest critics - the judges! Hosted by Chloe Maxwell live from the Vodafone Arena in Melbourne.Less
90mins 2005-03-20
9 Acts Perform

13. 9 Acts Perform

There's only one question on everyone's mind - Who has the X Factor? Only three acts from each categor...More
There's only one question on everyone's mind - Who has the X Factor? Only three acts from each category now remain: Kate Ceberano with the 16-24's year olds, John Reid with the 25 and overs and Mark Holden with his vocal groups. Watch them perform live in front of a studio audience and the nation! Who will welcome the spotlight and who will crumble? So... do you know who has the X Factor?Less
90mins 2005-03-20
Elimination 1 - The Brothership

14. Elimination 1 - The Brothership

Tonight's results show saw Janie Shrapnel and The Brothership in the bottom two. Mark voted for: The ...More
Tonight's results show saw Janie Shrapnel and The Brothership in the bottom two. Mark voted for: The Brothership to stay. John voted for: Janie Shrapnel to stay. Kate voted for: Janie Shrapnel to stay. The Brothership was the first eliminated from The X Factor.Less
90mins 2005-03-21
The Xtra Factor 2

15. The Xtra Factor 2

Hosted by Chloe Maxwell, live from Melbourne, the Xtra Factor gives you an access-all-areas preview gi...More
Hosted by Chloe Maxwell, live from Melbourne, the Xtra Factor gives you an access-all-areas preview giving insight into the preparation that the final eight acts have undertaken. Will it be enough to please the judges!Less
90mins 2005-03-27
8 Acts Perform

16. 8 Acts Perform

Vincent sang Eric Clapton's ""Change The World"", Roslynn sang John Lennon's ""Imagine"", Kaya san...More
Vincent sang Eric Clapton's ""Change The World"", Roslynn sang John Lennon's ""Imagine"", Kaya sang an original ""Move Me"", Jacob sang an original ""Get Up"", Janie sang Aretha Franklin's ""Say A Little Prayer For You"", Random sang an originaal ""Catch A Breeze"", Gemma sang The Cure's ""Love Cats"", Russell sang Wet Wet Wet's ""Love Is All Around"".Less
90mins 2005-03-27
Elimination 2 - Janie Shrapnel

17. Elimination 2 - Janie Shrapnel

Tonight's results show saw Janie Shrapnel and Roslynn Mahe in the bottom two. Mark didn't vote. Joh...More
Tonight's results show saw Janie Shrapnel and Roslynn Mahe in the bottom two. Mark didn't vote. John voted for: Roslynn Mahe to stay. Kate voted for: Roslynn Mahe to stay. Janie Shrapnel was the second eliminated from The X Factor.Less
90mins 2005-03-28
The Xtra Factor 3

18. The Xtra Factor 3

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90mins 2005-04-03
7 Acts Perform

19. 7 Acts Perform

Roslynn sang The Lion King's ""Circle of Life""; Jacob sang Bryan Adam's ""Have you ever really love...More
Roslynn sang The Lion King's ""Circle of Life""; Jacob sang Bryan Adam's ""Have you ever really loved a woman?""; Random sang Stevie Wonder's ""Lately""; Russell sang Maroon 5's ""Harder to Breathe""; Gemma sang Christina Aguilera's ""The Voice Within""; Kaya sang an original ""Lyin'""; Vincent sang Michael Jackson's ""Don't Stop Til' You Get Enough"".Less
90mins 2005-04-03
Elimination 3 - Gemma Purdy

20. Elimination 3 - Gemma Purdy

Tonight's results show saw Gemma Purdy and Jacob Butler in the bottom two. Mark voted for: Jacob Butl...More
Tonight's results show saw Gemma Purdy and Jacob Butler in the bottom two. Mark voted for: Jacob Butler to stay. John voted for: Gemma Purdy to stay. Kate voted for: Jacob Butler to stay. Gemma Purdy was the third eliminated from The X Factor.Less
90mins 2005-04-04
The Xtra Factor 4

21. The Xtra Factor 4

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90mins 2005-04-10
6 Acts Perform

22. 6 Acts Perform

Random sang an original ""Left Hand Up"". Jacob sang U2's ""Beautiful Day"". Roslynn sang Alicia K...More
Random sang an original ""Left Hand Up"". Jacob sang U2's ""Beautiful Day"". Roslynn sang Alicia Keys' ""If I Ain't Got You"". Kaya sang John Butler Trio's ""Zebra"". Vincent sang Seal's ""Kiss From A Rose"". Russell sang Robbie William's ""Let Me Entertain You"".Less
90mins 2005-04-10
Elimination 4 - Jacob Butler

23. Elimination 4 - Jacob Butler

Tonight's results show saw Vincent Harder and Jacob Butler in the bottom two. Mark voted for: Jacob t...More
Tonight's results show saw Vincent Harder and Jacob Butler in the bottom two. Mark voted for: Jacob to stay. John voted for: Vincent to stay. Kate voted for: Vincent to stay. Jacob Butler was the fourth eliminated from The X Factor.Less
90mins 2005-04-11
The Xtra Factor 5

24. The Xtra Factor 5

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90mins 2005-04-17
5 Acts Perform

25. 5 Acts Perform

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90mins 2005-04-17
Elimination 5 - Roslynn Mahe

26. Elimination 5 - Roslynn Mahe

Tonight's results show saw Kaya and Roslynn Mahe in the bottom two. Mark voted for: Kaya to stay. ...More
Tonight's results show saw Kaya and Roslynn Mahe in the bottom two. Mark voted for: Kaya to stay. John voted for: Roslynn to stay. Kate voted for: Kaya to stay. Roslynn Mahe was the fifth eliminated from The X Factor.Less
90mins 2005-04-18
The Xtra Factor 6

27. The Xtra Factor 6

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90mins 2005-04-24
4 Acts Perform

28. 4 Acts Perform

Russell sang Eskimo Joe's ""From the Sea"" and Pearl Jam's ""Better Man"". Vince sang Mario's ""Let ...More
Russell sang Eskimo Joe's ""From the Sea"" and Pearl Jam's ""Better Man"". Vince sang Mario's ""Let Me Love You"" and Justin Timberlake's ""Like I Love You"". Kaya sang an original ""My Lips"" and Malena Shaw's ""Women of the Ghetto"". Random sang ""Joyful, Joyful"" from Sister Act 2 Soundtrack and The Isley Brothers' ""Shout"".Less
90mins 2005-04-24
Elimination 6 - Kaya

29. Elimination 6 - Kaya

All acts sang one song each again before the voting lines closed. Kaya and Russell were in the bottom ...More
All acts sang one song each again before the voting lines closed. Kaya and Russell were in the bottom two. Kaya received the least amount of votes and are the sixth eliminated from The X Factor.Less
90mins 2005-04-25
The Xtra Factor 7

30. The Xtra Factor 7

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90mins 2005-05-01
3 Acts Perform

31. 3 Acts Perform

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90mins 2005-05-01
Elimination 7 - Vincent Harder

32. Elimination 7 - Vincent Harder

All acts sang one song each again before the voting lines closed. Vincent Harder received the least am...More
All acts sang one song each again before the voting lines closed. Vincent Harder received the least amount of votes and is the seventh eliminated from The X Factor and finishes 3rd.Less
90mins 2005-05-02
The Xtra Factor 8

33. The Xtra Factor 8

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90mins 2005-05-08
Russell v Random

34. Russell v Random

The remaining two acts battle the ultimate claim to the The X Factor. It's their final performance liv...More
The remaining two acts battle the ultimate claim to the The X Factor. It's their final performance live in front of a studio audience and the nation! Watch as the judges compete to send their protégés to first place. The contestants want to win... but not as much as the judges!Less
90mins 2005-05-08
The Xtra Factor 9

35. The Xtra Factor 9

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90mins 2005-05-15
Finale

36. Finale

It's judgement day, the moment we've all been waiting for - the Grand Final show! Who, above all else,...More
It's judgement day, the moment we've all been waiting for - the Grand Final show! Who, above all else, has the X Factor? As for the judges, it's the ultimate report card. Will it result in a share of the spotlight or a personal defeat?Less
90mins 2005-05-15

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Jason Dundas

Jason Dundas

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Guy Sebastian

Guy Sebastian

Self - Judge
Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert

Self - Judge

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