The X Factor Season 8
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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The X Factor Season 8 Full Episode Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
