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The X Factor (2005 – 2016)

The X Factor

^{(2005 – 2016)}

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1h

Musicals, Reality Television

February 6th, 2005

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Synopsis

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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Cast

Guy Sebastian
Self - Judge
Luke Jacobz
Self - Host
Ronan Keating
Self - Judge
Mel B
Self - Judge
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Self - Judge
Kyle Sandilands
Self - Judge
Natalie Imbruglia
Self - Judge
Daniel MacPherson
Self - Host
Mark Holden
Self - Judge
Kate Ceberano
Self - Judge
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Directors

Marc Swadel
(1 episode, 2012)
Nadia Stanley
(1 episode, 2013)
Peter Ots
(unknown episodes)
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Producers

Andrew Cam
co-executive producer / series producer (159 episodes, 2010-2014)
Nicole Rogers
series producer / senior producer / senior producer (130 episodes, 2011-2014)
Andrew Furze
producer
(60 episodes, 2010-2011)
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Writers

Sam Bowring
(10 episodes, 2016)
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Keywords

non fiction
talent show

Country of Origin

Australia

Languages

English

Release Dates

February 6th, 2005 (Australia)

Alternative Titles

The X Factor (original title)
The X Factor (Australia)
The X Factor Australia (Australia) (informal title)
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Locations

Disney Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (studio) (season 2)
Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (studio) (season 2)
Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (season 1)

Running Times

60 min ((Australia))

Sound Mixes

Stereo
Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratios

1080i (HDTV)
576i (SDTV)

Production Companies

FremantleMedia (2010-) / (2010)
Global Television (2005)

Distribution Companies

Network Ten (Australia)
7 Network (Australia) (2010-) / (2010)

Other Companies

Fox Studios Australia (studio facilities) (2010-) / (studio facilities)

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