Series synopsis
The X Factor is an Australian reality television series that premiered on Seven Network on February 6, 2005. It ended on November 21, 2016. It was created by Simon Cowell. It stars Ronan Keating, Natalie Imbruglia, Kyle Sandilands and Kate Ceberano.
Individuals and groups compete in hope of becoming the next musical megastar.
Premise
Individuals and groups compete in hope of becoming the next musical megastar.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ronan Keating as Self - Judge
- Natalie Imbruglia
- Kyle Sandilands
- Kate Ceberano
- John Reid
- Matthew Newton
- Reece Mastin
- Andrew Wishart
Supporting cast
- Mel B as Self - Judge
- Samantha Jade
- Johnny Ruffo
- Nathaniel Willemse
- Will Singe
- Zach Russell
- Trent Bell
- Julian De Vizio
- Guy Sebastian
- Jayden Sierra
- Bella Ferraro
- Dami Im
Guest cast
- Jessica Mauboy
- Kelly Rowland as Self
- Richard Branson as Self
- Snoop Dogg as Self
- DJ Havana Brown as Self
- Rai Thistlethwayte as Self
- Usher as Self
- Keith Duffy as Self
- Mikey Graham as Self
- Thirsty Merc
- Justice Crew
- Tamara Jaber
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 233 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 36 | February 6, 2005 | May 15, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 28 | August 30, 2010 | November 21, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 32 | August 29, 2011 | November 22, 2011 |
| Season 4 | 32 | August 20, 2012 | November 27, 2012 |
| Season 5 | 32 | July 29, 2013 | October 28, 2013 |
| Season 6 | 34 | July 13, 2014 | October 20, 2014 |
| Season 7 | 20 | September 13, 2015 | November 24, 2015 |
| Season 8 | 19 | October 3, 2016 | November 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Audition 1 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. |
February 6, 2005 |
| 2 |
Audition 2 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. |
February 7, 2005 |
| 3 |
Audition 3 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. |
February 13, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | August 30, 2010 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | August 31, 2010 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | September 1, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | August 29, 2011 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | August 30, 2011 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | August 31, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | August 20, 2012 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | August 21, 2012 |
| 3 |
Auditions 3 Auditions 3 |
August 22, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | July 29, 2013 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | July 30, 2013 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | July 31, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | July 13, 2014 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | July 14, 2014 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | July 15, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions No. 1 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. |
September 13, 2015 |
| 2 |
Auditions No. 2 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. |
September 14, 2015 |
| 3 |
Auditions No. 3 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. |
September 15, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions No. 1 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. |
October 3, 2016 |
| 2 |
Auditions No. 2 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. |
October 4, 2016 |
| 3 |
Auditions No. 3 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. |
October 5, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Seven Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 6, 2005 |
| Last aired | November 21, 2016 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 18:30:00 |