The X Factor

The X Factor

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.

Reality

Seasons

1. Audition 1

Air Date: 2005-02-06

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.

2. Audition 2

Air Date: 2005-02-07

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.

3. Audition 3

Air Date: 2005-02-13

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.

4. Audition 4

Air Date: 2005-02-14

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.

5. Lockdown 1

Air Date: 2005-02-20

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.

6. Lockdown 2

Air Date: 2005-02-21

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.

7. Lockdown 3

Air Date: 2005-02-27

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.

8. Lockdown 4

Air Date: 2005-02-28

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.

9. Masterclass 1

Air Date: 2005-03-06

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.

10. Masterclass 2

Air Date: 2005-03-07

11. The Contenders

Air Date: 2005-03-13

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.

12. The Xtra Factor 1

Air Date: 2005-03-20

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.

13. 9 Acts Perform

Air Date: 2005-03-20

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?

14. Elimination 1 - The Brothership

Air Date: 2005-03-21

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.

15. The Xtra Factor 2

Air Date: 2005-03-27

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!

16. 8 Acts Perform

Air Date: 2005-03-27

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"".

17. Elimination 2 - Janie Shrapnel

Air Date: 2005-03-28

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.

18. The Xtra Factor 3

Air Date: 2005-04-03

19. 7 Acts Perform

Air Date: 2005-04-03

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"".

20. Elimination 3 - Gemma Purdy

Air Date: 2005-04-04

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.

21. The Xtra Factor 4

Air Date: 2005-04-10

22. 6 Acts Perform

Air Date: 2005-04-10

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"".

23. Elimination 4 - Jacob Butler

Air Date: 2005-04-11

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.

24. The Xtra Factor 5

Air Date: 2005-04-17

25. 5 Acts Perform

Air Date: 2005-04-17

26. Elimination 5 - Roslynn Mahe

Air Date: 2005-04-18

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.

27. The Xtra Factor 6

Air Date: 2005-04-24

28. 4 Acts Perform

Air Date: 2005-04-24

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"".

29. Elimination 6 - Kaya

Air Date: 2005-04-25

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.

30. The Xtra Factor 7

Air Date: 2005-05-01

31. 3 Acts Perform

Air Date: 2005-05-01

32. Elimination 7 - Vincent Harder

Air Date: 2005-05-02

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.

33. The Xtra Factor 8

Air Date: 2005-05-08

34. Russell v Random

Air Date: 2005-05-08

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!

35. The Xtra Factor 9

Air Date: 2005-05-15

36. Finale

Air Date: 2005-05-15

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?

1. Auditions 1

Air Date: 2010-08-30

2. Auditions 2

Air Date: 2010-08-31

3. Auditions 3

Air Date: 2010-09-01

4. Auditions 4

Air Date: 2010-09-02

5. Boot Camp 1

Air Date: 2010-09-05

6. Boot Camp 2

Air Date: 2010-09-06

7. Boot Camp 3

Air Date: 2010-09-12

8. Boot Camp 4

Air Date: 2010-09-13

9. Top 12 Live Performances - Judges Choices

Air Date: 2010-09-19

10. Top 12 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-09-20

11. Top 11 Live Performances - Musical Inspirations

Air Date: 2010-09-26

12. Top 11 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-09-27

13. Top 10 Live Performances - Songs that defined a Decade

Air Date: 2010-10-03

14. Top 10 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-10-04

15. Top 9 Live Performances - Greatest Party Anthems

Air Date: 2010-10-10

16. Top 9 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-10-11

17. Top 8 Live Performances - Rock Week

Air Date: 2010-10-17

18. Top 8 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-10-18

19. Top 7 Live Performances - Movie Night

Air Date: 2010-10-24

20. Top 7 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-10-25

21. Top 6 Live Performances - Songs of Summer

Air Date: 2010-10-31

22. Top 6 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-11-01

23. Top 5 Live Performances - Australian-made Hits

Air Date: 2010-11-07

24. Top 5 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-11-08

25. Top 4 Live Performances - Number One Hits

Air Date: 2010-11-14

26. Top 4 Results Show

Air Date: 2010-11-15

27. X-Factor Australia Grand Final - Final 3 - Live Performances

Air Date: 2010-11-21

28. X-Factor Australia Winner Revealed - Final 3 Results Show

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1. Auditions 1

Air Date: 2011-08-29

2. Auditions 2

Air Date: 2011-08-30

3. Auditions 3

Air Date: 2011-08-31

4. Auditions 4

Air Date: 2011-09-01

5. Auditions 5

Air Date: 2011-09-05

The auditions continue as judges Mel B, Ronan Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and Guy Sebastian search the country for singing megastars.

6. Auditions 6

Air Date: 2011-09-06

The auditions continue as judges Mel B, Ronan Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and Guy Sebastian search the country for singing megastars.

7. Bootcamp 1

Air Date: 2011-09-07

Judges Mel B, Ronan Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Guy Sebastian put our contestants through their paces at X Factor Bootcamp in Sydney.

8. Bootcamp 2

Air Date: 2011-09-08

Judges Mel B, Ronan Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and Guy Sebastian put our contestants through their paces at X Factor Bootcamp in Sydney.

9. Bootcamp 3

Air Date: 2011-09-12

Judges Mel B, Ronan Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Guy Sebastian put our contestants through their paces at X Factor Bootcamp in Sydney.

10. Home Visit 1

Air Date: 2011-09-13

11. Home Visit 2

Air Date: 2011-09-14

12. Home Visit 3

Air Date: 2011-09-15

13. Top 12 Performance

Air Date: 2011-09-19

14. Top 12 Results

Air Date: 2011-09-20

15. Top 11 Performance

Air Date: 2011-09-27

16. Top 11 Results

Air Date: 2011-09-28

17. Top 10 Performance

Air Date: 2011-10-03

18. Top 10 Results

Air Date: 2011-10-04

19. Top 9 Performance

Air Date: 2011-10-10

20. Top 9 Results

Air Date: 2011-10-11

21. Top 8 Performance

Air Date: 2011-10-17

22. Top 8 Results

Air Date: 2011-10-18

23. Top 7 Performance

Air Date: 2011-10-24

24. Top 7 Results

Air Date: 2011-10-25

25. Top 6 Performance

Air Date: 2011-10-31

26. Top 6 Results

Air Date: 2011-11-01

27. Top 5 Performance

Air Date: 2011-11-07

28. Top 5 Results

Air Date: 2011-11-08

29. Top 4 Performance

Air Date: 2011-11-14

30. Top 4 Results

Air Date: 2011-11-15

31. Top 3 Performance

Air Date: 2011-11-21

32. Grand Final

Air Date: 2011-11-22

1. Auditions 1

Air Date: 2012-08-20

2. Auditions 2

Air Date: 2012-08-21

3. Auditions 3

Air Date: 2012-08-22

Auditions 3

4. Auditions 4

Air Date: 2012-08-27

Auditions 4

5. Auditions 5

Air Date: 2012-08-28

Auditions 5

6. Auditions 6

Air Date: 2012-08-29

Auditions 6

7. Bootcamp 1

Air Date: 2012-09-03

8. Bootcamp 2

Air Date: 2012-09-04

Auditions are over and now it's time for Boot Camp, and this year, it's Super Boot Camp. Judges Ronan Keating, Mel B, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Guy and Guy Sebastian will continue to work together to find out who has The X Factor by putting the contestants through their paces. Who will make it through?

9. Bootcamp 3

Air Date: 2012-09-05

It's the last day of Super Boot Camp and it's time for judges Ronan Keating, Mel B, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Guy Sebastian to narrow it down to a Top 24. Which contestants will have The X Factor to make it through?

10. Home Visit 1

Air Date: 2012-09-10

11. Home Visit 2

Air Date: 2012-09-11

12. Home Visit 3

Air Date: 2012-09-12

13. Top 12 Performance

Air Date: 2012-09-17

14. Top 12 Results

Air Date: 2012-09-18

15. Top 11 Performance

Air Date: 2012-09-25

16. Top 11 Results

Air Date: 2012-09-26

17. Top 10 Performance

Air Date: 2012-10-01

18. Top 10 Results

Air Date: 2012-10-02

19. Top 9 Performance

Air Date: 2012-10-08

20. Top 9 Results

Air Date: 2012-10-09

21. Top 8 Performance

Air Date: 2012-10-15

22. Top 8 Results

Air Date: 2012-10-16

23. Top 7 Performance

Air Date: 2012-10-22

24. Top 7 Results

Air Date: 2012-10-23

25. Top 6 Performance

Air Date: 2012-10-29

26. Top 6 Results

Air Date: 2012-10-30

27. Top 5 Performance

Air Date: 2012-11-05

28. Top 5 Results

Air Date: 2012-11-06

29. Top 4 Performance

Air Date: 2012-11-12

30. Top 4 Results

Air Date: 2012-11-13

31. Top 3 Performance

Air Date: 2012-11-17

32. Top 3 Results

Air Date: 2012-11-18

1. Auditions 1

Air Date: 2013-07-29

2. Auditions 2

Air Date: 2013-07-30

3. Auditions 3

Air Date: 2013-07-31

4. Auditions 4

Air Date: 2013-08-04

5. Auditions 5

Air Date: 2013-08-05

6. Auditions 6

Air Date: 2013-08-06

7. Super Bootcamp 1

Air Date: 2013-08-11

8. Super Bootcamp 2

Air Date: 2013-08-12

9. Super Bootcamp 3

Air Date: 2013-08-13

10. Home Visits 1

Air Date: 2013-08-18

11. Home Visits 2

Air Date: 2013-08-19

12. Home Visits 3

Air Date: 2013-08-20

13. Top 12 Performance

Air Date: 2013-08-25

14. Top 12 Results

Air Date: 2013-08-26

15. Top 11 Performance

Air Date: 2013-09-01

16. Top 11 Results

Air Date: 2013-09-02

17. Top 10 Performance

Air Date: 2013-09-08

18. Top 10 Results

Air Date: 2013-09-09

19. Top 9 Performance

Air Date: 2013-09-15

20. Top 9 Results

Air Date: 2013-09-16

21. Top 8 Performance

Air Date: 2013-09-22

22. Top 8 Results

Air Date: 2013-09-24

23. Top 7 Performance

Air Date: 2013-09-29

24. Top 7 Results

Air Date: 2013-09-30

25. Top 6 Performance

Air Date: 2013-10-06

26. Top 6 Results

Air Date: 2013-10-07

27. Top 5 Performance

Air Date: 2013-10-13

28. Top 5 Results

Air Date: 2013-10-14

29. Top 4 Performance

Air Date: 2013-10-20

30. Top 4 Results

Air Date: 2013-10-21

31. The Final

Air Date: 2013-10-27

32. Grand Final Decider

Air Date: 2013-10-28

Auditions 1

1. Auditions 1

Air Date: 2014-07-13

Auditions 2

2. Auditions 2

Air Date: 2014-07-14

Auditions 3

3. Auditions 3

Air Date: 2014-07-15

Auditions 4

4. Auditions 4

Air Date: 2014-07-20

Auditions 5

5. Auditions 5

Air Date: 2014-07-22

Auditions 6

6. Auditions 6

Air Date: 2014-07-23

Bootcamp 1

7. Bootcamp 1

Air Date: 2014-07-27

Bootcamp 2

8. Bootcamp 2

Air Date: 2014-07-29

Bootcamp 3

9. Bootcamp 3

Air Date: 2014-07-30

Home Visits 1

10. Home Visits 1

Air Date: 2014-08-03

Home Visits 2

11. Home Visits 2

Air Date: 2014-08-04

Home Visits 3

12. Home Visits 3

Air Date: 2014-08-05

Top 13 Performance

13. Top 13 Performance

Air Date: 2014-08-10

Top 13 Results

14. Top 13 Results

Air Date: 2014-08-11

Top 12 Performance

15. Top 12 Performance

Air Date: 2014-08-17

Top 12 Results

16. Top 12 Results

Air Date: 2014-08-18

Top 11 Performance

17. Top 11 Performance

Air Date: 2014-08-24

Top 11 Results

18. Top 11 Results

Air Date: 2014-08-25

Top 10 Performance

19. Top 10 Performance

Air Date: 2014-08-31

Top 10 Results

20. Top 10 Results

Air Date: 2014-09-01

Top 9 Performance

21. Top 9 Performance

Air Date: 2014-09-07

Top 9 Results

22. Top 9 Results

Air Date: 2014-09-08

Top 8 Performance

23. Top 8 Performance

Air Date: 2014-09-14

Top 8 Results

24. Top 8 Results

Air Date: 2014-09-15

Top 7 Performance

25. Top 7 Performance

Air Date: 2014-09-21

Top 7 Results

26. Top 7 Results

Air Date: 2014-09-23

Top 6 Performance

27. Top 6 Performance

Air Date: 2014-09-28

Top 6 Results

28. Top 6 Results

Air Date: 2014-09-29

Top 5 Performance

29. Top 5 Performance

Air Date: 2014-10-05

Top 5 Results

30. Top 5 Results

Air Date: 2014-10-06

Top 4 Perform

31. Top 4 Perform

Air Date: 2014-10-12

Top 4 Results

32. Top 4 Results

Air Date: 2014-10-13

The Final

33. The Final

Air Date: 2014-10-19

Grand Final Decider

34. Grand Final Decider

Air Date: 2014-10-20

1. Auditions No. 1

Air Date: 2015-09-13

A new X Factor starts tonight with judges Guy Sebastian, James Blunt and Chris Isaak joining Dannii Minogue. The search for the new sound in Australian music returns, with the first round of auditions.

2. Auditions No. 2

Air Date: 2015-09-14

The new X Factor continues, with judges Guy Sebastian, James Blunt and Chris Isaak joining Dannii Minogue on the hunt for Australia's next singing sensation.

3. Auditions No. 3

Air Date: 2015-09-15

Tonight, on the new X Factor, auditions continue with singing hopefuls taking to the stage to impress judges Guy Sebastian, James Blunt, Chris Isaak and Dannii Minogue.

4. Auditions No. 4

Air Date: 2015-09-16

The X Factor auditions heat up tonight with the best talent from around Australia impressing judges Guy Sebastian, James Blunt Chris Isaak and Dannii Minogue.

5. Auditions No. 5

Air Date: 2015-09-17

Tonight marks the final round of auditions and the last chance for contestants to convince judges Guy Sebastian, James Blunt, Chris Isaak and Dannii Minogue, that they have The X Factor.

6. Season 7, Boot Camp 1

Air Date: 2015-09-20

7. Season 7, Boot Camp 2

Air Date: 2015-09-22

Season 7, Episode 7

12. Top 12 Results

Air Date: 2015-09-29

Dannii Minogue is joined by Guy Sebastian and international music superstars Chris Isaak and James Blunt for an all-new season of The X Factor.

13. Live Show 2

Air Date: 2015-10-04

14. Season 7, Live Show 2 (Result)

Air Date: 2015-10-06

15. Live show 3

Air Date: 2015-10-12

16. Live decider 3

Air Date: 2015-10-13

17. Live show 4

Air Date: 2015-10-19

18. Live decider 4

Air Date: 2015-10-20

19. Live show 5

Air Date: 2015-10-26

20. Live decider 5

Air Date: 2015-10-27

21. Live show 6

Air Date: 2015-11-02

22. Live decider 6

Air Date: 2015-11-03

23. Live show 7

Air Date: 2015-11-09

24. Live decider 7

Air Date: 2015-11-10

1. Auditions No. 1

Air Date: 2016-10-03

The X Factor Next Generation starts tonight with 2 brand new Superstar judges, Iggy Azalea and Adam Lambert joining X Factor heavy weight Guy Sebastian to unearth Australia's next singing sensation.

2. Auditions No. 2

Air Date: 2016-10-04

Auditions continue as the next generation of talent keeps coming! Guy meets his match in one contestant and an unlikely pop star takes to the stage.

3. Auditions No. 3

Air Date: 2016-10-05

Tonight more singers from all over Australia take to the stage. An incredible story, you will not believe. Plus a familiar face returns. Then witness the most spine tingling audition of the year.

4. Auditions No. 4

Air Date: 2016-10-09

The judges continue their search for a world class star. Competition is fierce as auditions continue, the groups keeps on firing...and the most inspiring schoolgirl in Australia takes to the stage.

5. Auditions No. 5

Air Date: 2016-10-10

It's the penultimate night of auditions at The X Factor and with the judges settled in they hold no punches. Iggy and Guy lock horns over one act, then see the most shocking audition ever.

6. Auditions No. 6

Air Date: 2016-10-11

It's the final night of auditions. The Judges find out their categories, then the contestants face a daunting acapella challenge to secure a spot at The Three Seat Challenge. Will your favorite make it?

7. The Three Seat Challenge No. 1

Air Date: 2016-10-16

Tonight Adam and the Unders continue the toughest challenge to date, The Three Seat Challenge. With returnee Isaiah already winning Adam's first seat, will he keep it?

8. The Three Seat Challenge No. 2

Air Date: 2016-10-17

The Three Seat Challenge continues with Iggy and the Groups. With the fourth Judge lurking in the wings ready to steal unsuccessful acts, it's never been more important for the Judges to choose wisely.

9. The Three Seat Challenge No. 3

Air Date: 2016-10-18

It's the last night of The Three Seat Challenge and it is the toughest yet. Guy must whittle down the Overs from 13 to just three. Who will get a chair...and most importantly, keep it?

10. Top 12 Perform

Air Date: 2016-10-23

With the auditions finished and the three seat challenge completed, it's time for the X Factor finalists to take to the stage for their first live performances. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

11. Top 12 Results

Air Date: 2016-10-24

It's the first results show as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

12. Top 8 Perform

Air Date: 2016-10-30

The X Factor finalists once again take to the stage for their live performances, in front of judges Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert, Iggy Azalea and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

13. Top 8 Results

Air Date: 2016-10-31

It's the second results show as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

14. Top 7 Perform

Air Date: 2016-11-06

The X Factor finalists once again take to the stage for their live performances, in front of judges Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert, Iggy Azalea and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

15. Top 7 Results

Air Date: 2016-11-07

The numbers are dwindling as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

16. Top 5 Perform

Air Date: 2016-11-13

The X Factor finalists once again take to the stage for their live performances, in front of judges Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert, Iggy Azalea and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

17. Top 5 Results

Air Date: 2016-11-14

The numbers are dwindling as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

18. The Final

Air Date: 2016-11-20

19. Grand Final Decider

Air Date: 2016-11-21

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

2005-02-06

Episodes

233 (8 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast