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The X Factor

7.0 / 10

2005

8 seasons

233 episodes

Reality

Individuals and groups compete in hope of becoming the next musical megastar.

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Cast

Ronan Keating

Luke Jacobz

Guy Sebastian

Natalie Bassingthwaighte

Dannii Minogue

Stefan Gordy

Mel B

Johnny Ruffo

Kate Ceberano

John Reid

Mark Holden

Reigan Derry

Seasons

The X Factor is an Australian television music competition to find new singing talent. The first series premiered on 6 February 2005 and ended on 15 May 2005. The show was cancelled after the series ended due to poor ratings, but was revived in 2010 after Seven Network acquired the rights through meetings with show creator Simon Cowell.

Ep 1
1.Audition 1
06-02-200590m
Part 1 of the audition discovered some truly ""xtraordinary, xceptional and xciting"" Australian singing talent. Thousands of talented, ambitious and in some cases deluded contesta...
Ep 2
2.Audition 2
07-02-200590m
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.
Ep 3
3.Audition 3
13-02-200590m
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.
Ep 4
4.Audition 4
14-02-200590m
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 Ho...
Ep 5
5.Lockdown 1
20-02-200590m
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 assemb...
Ep 6
6.Lockdown 2
21-02-200590m
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, e...
Ep 7
7.Lockdown 3
27-02-200590m
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 Masterc...
Ep 8
8.Lockdown 4
28-02-200590m
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.
Ep 9
9.Masterclass 1
06-03-200590m
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 contes...
Ep 10
10.Masterclass 2
07-03-200590m
Ep 11
11.The Contenders
13-03-200590m
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...
Ep 12
12.The Xtra Factor 1
20-03-200590m
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...
Ep 13
13.9 Acts Perform
20-03-200590m
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...
Ep 14
14.Elimination 1 - The Brothership
21-03-200590m
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 fo...
Ep 15
15.The Xtra Factor 2
27-03-200590m
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. W...
Ep 16
16.8 Acts Perform
27-03-200590m
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 A...
Ep 17
17.Elimination 2 - Janie Shrapnel
28-03-200590m
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. J...
Ep 18
18.The Xtra Factor 3
03-04-200590m
Ep 19
19.7 Acts Perform
03-04-200590m
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...
Ep 20
20.Elimination 3 - Gemma Purdy
04-04-200590m
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 B...
Ep 21
21.The Xtra Factor 4
10-04-200590m
Ep 22
22.6 Acts Perform
10-04-200590m
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"". Vince...
Ep 23
23.Elimination 4 - Jacob Butler
11-04-200590m
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...
Ep 24
24.The Xtra Factor 5
17-04-200590m
Ep 25
25.5 Acts Perform
17-04-200590m
Ep 26
26.Elimination 5 - Roslynn Mahe
18-04-200590m
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 Mah...
Ep 27
27.The Xtra Factor 6
24-04-200590m
Ep 28
28.4 Acts Perform
24-04-200590m
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 orig...
Ep 29
29.Elimination 6 - Kaya
25-04-200590m
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...
Ep 30
30.The Xtra Factor 7
01-05-200590m
Ep 31
31.3 Acts Perform
01-05-200590m
Ep 32
32.Elimination 7 - Vincent Harder
02-05-200590m
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...
Ep 33
33.The Xtra Factor 8
08-05-200590m
Ep 34
34.Russell v Random
08-05-200590m
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...
Ep 35
35.The Xtra Factor 9
15-05-200590m
Ep 36
36.Finale
15-05-200590m
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 r...

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