TV series

The X Factor

Name: The X Factor
Released: 2005
Cast: Iggy Azalea, Jason Dundas, Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert

2005–2016· 8 seasons· 90 min episodes★ 8.0Canceled

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Synopsis

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

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E1 Audition 1Next upFeb 6, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E2 Audition 2Feb 7, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E3 Audition 3Feb 13, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E4 Audition 4Feb 14, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E5 Lockdown 1Feb 20, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E6 Lockdown 2Feb 21, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E7 Lockdown 3Feb 27, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E8 Lockdown 4Feb 28, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E9 Masterclass 1Mar 6, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E10 Masterclass 2Mar 7, 2005 · 90 min
E11 The ContendersMar 13, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E12 The Xtra Factor 1Mar 20, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E13 9 Acts PerformMar 20, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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?
E14 Elimination 1 - The BrothershipMar 21, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E15 The Xtra Factor 2Mar 27, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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!
E16 8 Acts PerformMar 27, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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"".
E17 Elimination 2 - Janie ShrapnelMar 28, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E18 The Xtra Factor 3Apr 3, 2005 · 90 min
E19 7 Acts PerformApr 3, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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"".
E20 Elimination 3 - Gemma PurdyApr 4, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E21 The Xtra Factor 4Apr 10, 2005 · 90 min
E22 6 Acts PerformApr 10, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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"".
E23 Elimination 4 - Jacob ButlerApr 11, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E24 The Xtra Factor 5Apr 17, 2005 · 90 min
E25 5 Acts PerformApr 17, 2005 · 90 min
E26 Elimination 5 - Roslynn MaheApr 18, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E27 The Xtra Factor 6Apr 24, 2005 · 90 min
E28 4 Acts PerformApr 24, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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"".
E29 Elimination 6 - KayaApr 25, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E30 The Xtra Factor 7May 1, 2005 · 90 min
E31 3 Acts PerformMay 1, 2005 · 90 min
E32 Elimination 7 - Vincent HarderMay 2, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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.
E33 The Xtra Factor 8May 8, 2005 · 90 min
E34 Russell v RandomMay 8, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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 protÃ©gÃ©s to first place. The contestants want to win... but not as much as the judges!
E35 The Xtra Factor 9May 15, 2005 · 90 min
E36 FinaleMay 15, 2005 · 90 min
Synopsis
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?