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'''''The X Factor''''' es un reality musical de la televisión australiana, basado en la [[The X Factor (Reino Unido)|versión original británica]] de la serie, que se encarga de encontrar nuevos talentos. La primera temporada del show fue emitida de febrero a mayo, pero desde la segunda temporada comenzó a ser emitido desde julio/agosto hasta su final en octubre/noviembre. ''The X Factor'' es producido por FremantleMedia Australia,<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.fremantlemedia.com.au/#PRODUCTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT/THE-X-FACTOR|título=FremantleMedia Australia / Productions / Entertainment / The X Factor|fechaacceso=24 de agosto de 2012|editorial=[[FremantleMedia Australia]]}}</ref> y es actualmente emitido por [[Seven Network]].<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-05-17/seven-brings-back-x-factor/829640|título=Seven brings back X Factor|fechaacceso=23 de agosto de 2012|fecha=17 de mayo de 2010|obra=[[Australian Associated Press]] (AAP)|editorial=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] (ABC)}}</ref> El título "X Factor" se refiere al talento para el canto y el escenario, aquello que convierte a un artista en "único" y con "calidad de estrella".<ref>Descripto como "alguien a quien puedes apuntar con el dedo" por la jurado de ''X Factor'' UK [[Cheryl Cole]], ''The Xtra Factor'' (UK), 23 November 2009</ref> [[Network Ten]] obtuvo los derechos para ''The X Factor'' en 2005, pero abandonó la emisión del show luego de la primera temporada, producto de bajas audiencias. En 2010, Seven Network ganó una larga batalla para conseguir los derechos del show, y una segunda temporada comenzó a ser producida.<ref name="xfactorspeculation">{{cita web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/02/26/seven-nine-to-engage-in-x-factor-bidding-war/|título=Seven, Nine to engage in X Factor 'bidding war'.|fecha=26 de febrero de 2012|editorial=Media Spy|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200058/http://www.webcitationmediaspy.org/6CMCo94SLreport/2010/02/26/seven-nine-to-engage-in-x-factor-bidding-war/|fechaarchivo=2229 de noviembreoctubre de 20122013|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014|deadurl=yes}}</ref> ''The X Factor'' fue renovado luego de que un exitoso ''[[Australian Idol]]'' dejara de ser emitido por Network Ten. Se emite además en Nueva Zelanda por [[TV3 (Nueva Zelanda)|TV3]].<ref name="nz">{{cita web|url=http://www.tv3.co.nz/Shows/TheXFactorAustralia.aspx|título=Shows – The X Factor Australia|editorial=[[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204110039/http://www.webcitationtv3.orgco.nz/65McU2VkQShows/TheXFactorAustralia.aspx|fechaarchivo=114 de febrero de 2012|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014|deadurl=yes}}</ref> Dos temporadas de ''The Xtra Factor'' fueron emitidas por Network Ten en 2005 y 7Two en 2010. Este mini show no fue renovado luego de 2011.
El panel original de jueces estuvo compuesto por Mark Holden, Kate Ceberan], y John Reid. Cuando el show revivió en 2010, este panel fue reemplazado por [[Ronan Keating]], [[Natalie Imbruglia]], Kyle Sandilands y [[Guy Sebastian]]. Imbruglia ySandilands no regresaron para la tercera temporada y fueron reemplazados por [[Natalie Bassingthwaighte]] y [[Mel B]]. [[Dannii Minogue]] y [[Redfoo]] se unieron al panel en la quinta temporada como reemplazados de Mel B y Sebastian. Durante las audiciones televisadas de ''The X Factor'', originalmente los aspirantes cantaban en un "cuarto de audiciones" frente a los jueces, pero desde la segunda temporada en adelante, lo hacen en un [[Estadio|arena]], frente a los jueces y una gran audiencia de público. Aquellos artistas exitosos, avanzan a la siguiente etapa de la competencia, el "campamento" y luego a las llamadas "visitas en las casas", en donde cada jurado reduce su categoría a tres artistas que continuarán hacia los shows en vivo, en donde el público puede votar por sus favoritos, luego de presentaciones individuales de los artistas, cada semana.
Ha habido cinco ganadores hasta la fecha: Random, [[Altiyan Childs]], [[Reece Mastin]], Samantha Jade, y Dami Im. Los ganadores reciben un contrato discográfico con la empresa [[Sony Music|Sony Music Australia]]. En la tercera temporada, el ganador recibía además un contrato de representación, y en la cuarta temporada, un auto [[Nissan Qashqai|Nissan Dualis]]. El singlesencillo de cada ganador se ha mantenido dentro del top-ten de [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]], con solamente los singlessencillos de Mastin, Jade e Im, alcanzando el número 1. Ha habido además numerosos singles lanzados por X Factor, pertenecientes a otros concursantes. El show ha recibido varios premios y nominaciones, incluyendo cinco nominaciones a los [[Logie Award]], de los cuales ha ganado uno por Programa de Entretenimiento Más Destacado.
== Historia ==
=== Categorías ===
En la primera temporada, el show estuvo dividido en tres categorías: 16-24s (solistas con edades de entre 16–24), Mayores de 25 (solistas con 25 años y más) y Grupos (incluyendo dúos).<ref name="lookingforthat"/> Desde la segunda a la cuarta temporada, la categoría correspondiente a 16-24s fue dividida en secciones para mujeres y varones, dando lugar a cuatro categorías: Varones menores de 25, Mujeres menores de 25, Mayores de 25, y Grupos.<ref name="howitworks">{{cita web|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/about-the-show/article/-/7693601/how-it-works/|título=How It Works|obra=The X Factor (Australia)|editorial=[[Yahoo!7]]|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/62dPHPiYP?url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/about-the-show/article/-/7693601/how-it-works/|fechaarchivo=22 de octubre de 2011|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref><ref name="Super bootcamp 2013">{{cite episode |title=Series 5, Episode 7: Super bootcamp|series=The X Factor Australia |serieslink=The X Factor (Australian TV series) |network=[[Seven Network]] |airdate=11 August 2013}}</ref> En la tercertercera temporada, la edad mínima para ingresar a las categorías de Varones menores de 25 y Mujeres menores de 25, fue establecida en 14.<ref name="fremantledigital"/> En la quinta temporada, Mayores de 25 fue cambiada a Mayores de 24, estableciendo las edades en la categorías de Varones y Mujeres, entre 14–23.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Series 5, Episode 9: Super bootcamp|series=The X Factor Australia |network=Seven Network |airdate=13 August 2013}}</ref>
=== Etapada ===
=== Super campamento y visitas ===
Durante la etapa del súper campamento<ref name="superbootcamp">{{cita web|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/14717034/introducing-super-bootcamp/|título=Introducing Super Bootcamp!|obra=The X Factor (Australia)|editorial=Yahoo!7|urlarchivo=httphttps://wwwweb.webcitationarchive.org/6AO885nDeweb/20121103034200/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/14717034/introducing-super-bootcamp/|fechaarchivo=3 de septiembrenoviembre de 2012|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014|deadurl=yes}}</ref> a cada juez se le asigna una de entre cuatro categorías.<ref name="howitworks"/> Es llevado a cabo durante tres días. En las primeras tres temporadas, cada juez recibió 24 artistas, número que debió reducir a 12 al final del segundo día, y a 6 al final del tercero. Cada uno fue asistido por una celebridad invitada, que ayudaría en la selección de los artistas. En la primera temporada, los jueces redujeron sus categorías a cinco, en lugar de seis.<ref name="lookingforthat"/> Desde la cuarta temporada, los jueces trabajan colectivamente para seleccionar a 24 artistas (seis para cada categoría) para la siguiente etapa, las "visitas", en la cual además descubrirán qué categoría tendrán a cargo. Durante la etapa de las visitas en las casas de los jueces,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/entertainment/10214895/x-factor-now-rules-the-ratings/|title=X Factor now rules the ratings|work=[[The West Australian]]|publisher=[[Seven West Media Limited]]|date=8 de septiembre de 2011|archiveurl=httphttps://wwwweb.webcitationarchive.org/65MZF5KGn|archivedate=11 de febrero de 2012|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014|urlarchivo=https:web/20130329044210/www.webcitation.org/65MZF5KGn?url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/entertainment/10214895/x-factor-now-rules-the-ratings/|fechaarchivoarchivedate=1129 de febreromarzo de 20122013|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014|deadurl=yes}}</ref> los artistas se presentan por última vez frente a cada uno de los jueces (de acuerdo al mentor que le corresponda), antes de la selección de los finalistas que avanzan a los shows en vivo. En esta etapa, los jueces reciben ayuda de grandes artistas invitados.
=== Shows en vivo ===
Las finales consisten de dos shows en vivo, el primero correspondiente a las presentaciones de cada artista, y otro que revela los resultados de la votación del público, culminando con una eliminación semanal.<ref name="howitworks"/> Los shows en vivo son llevados a cabo en Fox Studios en [[Sídney]]. En la primera temporada, fueron filmados en el Hisense Aren] (ex Vodafone Arena) en [[Melbourne]].<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvcentral.com.au/2010/07/14/the-x-factor-moving-into-former-australian-idol-home/|título='The X Factor' moving into former 'Australian Idol' home|fecha=14 de julio de 2010|editorial=TV Central|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20100720054945/http://www.tvcentral.com.au/2010/07/14/the-x-factor-moving-into-former-australian-idol-home/|fechaarchivo=20 de julio de 2010|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref> En la segunda temporada, los shows en vivo fueron emitidos las noches de domingo y lunes, pero fueron emitidos las noches de lunes y martes en las temporadas tres y cuatro. A partir de la quinta temporada, los shows volvieron a su horario habitual de los domingos y lunes.
En la parte inicial de los shows en vivo, cada artista presenta una canción (dos durante la Semifinal y tres durante la Gran Final) frente a los jueces y una gran audiencia. Cada artista suele grabar un track previamente, y bailarines suelen acompañar a los artistas como parte de la escenografía. Los artistas, en algunas ocasiones, se acompañan a sí mismos con guitarra o piano. En la primera temporada, los artistas elegían realizar ella coverversión de alguna canción pop estándar o algún hit contemporáneo. Mucho de esto, respondía a la idea de que la combinación de artistas-mentores, tenía la libertad de presentar la actuación que quisieran, y en la forma que quisieran, desde el acompañamiento de instrumentos, coros de fondo o bailarines. Desde la segunda temporada, cada show de presentaciones responde a un tema en particular. Cada mentor elige una canción para cada uno de sus artistas, y luego trabaja con ellos, en un intento por perfeccionarlos antes de la presentación final. Una vez que todos los artistas se hayan presentado, las líneas telefónicas se abren para el voto del público, el cual decide quién continúa y quien termina siendo eliminado.
Los resultados son anunciados en otro show al día siguiente, de modo que el público australiano tiene un tiempo determinado para votas. Los dos artistas con la menor cantidad de votos deben volverse a presentar en el "duelo final", y los jueces luego votan, quién de los dos debe quedar eliminado. En la primera temporada, cada artista eliminado respondía a una mayoría de votos negativos, sin la posibilidad de un empate. Con la adición de un cuarto juez, la posibilidad de un empate en los votos de los jueces comenzó a existir.Si se produce un empate, la eliminación se basa en quién de los dos artistas recibió la menor cantidad de votos del púbico. El número de votos de cada artista no es revelado, así como tampoco las posiciones que ocupan cada uno. Los shows de resultados suelen contar además con la presencia de artistas consagrados, realizando presentaciones musicales.
=== Luego de ''The X Factor'' ===
El ganador de ''The X Factor'' recibe un contrato de grabación con [[Sony Music|Sony Music Australia]].<ref name="fremantledigital">{{cita web|url=http://fremantledigital.com/xfactor/auditions.html|título=The X Factor Australia – Auditions|editorial=FremantleMedia Australia|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/62clghage?url=http://fremantledigital.com/xfactor/auditions.html|fechaarchivo=22 de octubre de 2011|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref> En la tercertercera temporada, el ganador recibía además un contrato de representación,<ref>{{cite news|last=McRae|first=Ross|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/11931525/ruffo-misses-out-as-reece-wins-x-factor/|title=Ruffo misses out as Reece wins X Factor|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media Limited|date=22 de noviembre de 2011|accessdate=23 de noviembre de 2011|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/67InwFPU2?url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/11931525/ruffo-misses-out-as-reece-wins-x-factor/|fechaarchivo=30 de abril de 2012}}</ref> y en la cuarta temporada, un auto [[Nissan Qashqai|Nissan Dualis]]. Otros artistas que ocuparon altos puestos durante la competencia también suelen recibir ofertas para la grabación de sus propios discos, aunque esto no siempre es garantizado. [[Johnny Ruffo]], Young Men Society, The Collective, Jason Owen, Bella Ferraro, Nathaniel Willemse, Third Degree, Taylor Henderson y Jai Waetford son ejemplos de concursantes que formaron parte del show, y que fueron eliminados pero aun así fueron contratados por Sony Music Australia.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.throng.com.au/2012/03/johnny-ruffo-2/|título=Dancing With the Stars – Johnny Ruffo|fecha=23 de marzo de 2012|editorial=Throng. Throng Media|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/6CLqmAdtW?url=http://www.throng.com.au/2012/03/johnny-ruffo-2/|fechaarchivo=21 de noviembre de 2012|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.themusicnetwork.com/music-features/artists/2012/06/12/young-men-society-owning-the-night/|título=Young Men Society: Owning the Night|fechaacceso=22 de noviembre de 2012|apellido=Lucas|nombre=Victoria|fecha=12 de junio de 2012|obra=[[The Music Network]]|editorial=Peer Group Media|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025180924/http://www.themusicnetwork.com/music-features/artists/2012/06/12/young-men-society-owning-the-night/|fechaarchivo=25 de octubre de 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=McCabe|first=Kathy|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/x-factor-winner-samantha-jades-single-what-youve-done-to-me-itunes-number-one/story-e6frg6n6-1226521427074|title=X Factor winner Samantha Jade's single What You've Done to Me iTunes number one|work=[[The Australian]]|publisher=News Limited|date=22 de noviembre de 2012|accessdate=23 de noviembre de 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/x-factor-stars-taylor-jai-and-third-d3gree-to-release-singles-today/story-e6frfn09-1226750712131|título=X Factor stars Taylor, Jai and Third Degree to release singles today|fechaacceso=1 de noviembre de 2013|apellido=McCabe|nombre=Kathy|fecha=1 de noviembre de 2013|editorial=news.com.au (News Limited)|fechaarchivo=30 de enero de 2014|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130051456/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/x-factor-stars-taylor-jai-and-third-d3gree-to-release-singles-today/story-e6frfn09-1226750712131|deadurl=yes}}</ref> Christina Parie, otra concursante que no ganó, fue contratada por Warner Music Australia.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/reality-hits-for-debut-album/story-fn93z1sm-1226435868862|título=Reality hits for Christina Parie's debut album|fechaacceso=22 de noviembre de 2012|apellido=Adams|nombre=Cameron|fecha=26 de julio de 2012|editorial=News.com.au (News Limited)}}</ref>
== Sumario de temporadas ==
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! scope="col"| Subcampeón
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! scope="col"| Mentor
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|30 de agosto de 2010
|22 de noviembre de 2010
| style="background:#FFFFD0;"|[[Altiyan Childs]]
| style="background:#ffe0e0;"|<center>Sally Chatfield
| style="background:#e0e8ff;"|Andrew Lawson
|style="background:#e0e8ff;"|Brothers3
|style="background:#FFFFD0;"|[[Ronan Keating]]
|}
== Jueces y presentadores ==
=== Jueces ===
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''The X Factor'' debuted in 2005 with Australian recording artist [[Kate Ceberano]], record producer [[Mark Holden]], and Scottish events manager [[John Reid (music)|John Reid]] as the judges.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/Music/Touring-with-X-Factor/2005/05/16/1116095898741.html|title=Touring with X Factor|date=16 de mayo de 2005|work=The Age|publisher=Fairfax Media|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/65MaMX4K4|archivedate=11 de febrero de 2012}}</ref> Ceberano's judging skills were compared to ''X Factor'' UK judge, [[Sharon Osbourne]].<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/australian-tv/s137/the-x-factor-australia/news/a17587/ceberano-enjoying-aussie-x-factor.html|título=Ceberano enjoying Aussie 'X Factor'.|fechaacceso=22 de noviembre de 2012|fecha=12 de diciembre de 2004|editorial=[[Digital Spy]]. [[Hearst Corporation|Hearst Magazines UK]]}}</ref> When it was announced that ''The X Factor'' would return in 2010, British reality television star [[Peter Andre]] was linked to the role. However, he declined the offer as he did not want to be away from his children for so long.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/australian-tv/s137/the-x-factor-australia/news/a215771/andre-i-turned-down-aussie-x-factor.html|título=Andre: 'I turned down Aussie X Factor'.|fechaacceso=22 de noviembre de 2012|fecha=22 de abril de 2010|editorial=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK}}</ref> The judging line up was announced in May 2010 with Irish recording artist [[Ronan Keating]], radio presenter [[Kyle Sandilands]], and Australian recording artists [[Guy Sebastian]] and [[Natalie Imbruglia]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Vickery|first=Colin|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv/channel-7-to-resurrect-the-x-factor-with-kyle-sandilands-hosting/story-e6frf9ho-1225866988121|title=Channel 7 to resurrect The X Factor, with Kyle Sandilands hosting|work=[[Herald Sun]]|publisher=[[The Herald and Weekly Times]]|date=14 de mayo de 2010|accessdate=21 de enero de 2011}}</ref> On 16 March 2011, Sandilands announced that he would not be returning for the third series, stating that he left the show because "it's just too hectic, it's too much work".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/judges-are-the-x-factor-for-the-shows-second-series/story-e6frf7jx-1226022401820|title=Kyle Sandilands announced on 2Day FM that he won't be returning to X Factor|work=Herald Sun|publisher=The Herald and Weekly Times|date=16 de marzo de 2011|accessdate=16 de marzo de 2011}}</ref>
Following the announcement, several people were rumoured to be in the running to join the panel as Sandilands' replacement, including Australian recording artists [[Delta Goodrem]] and [[Natalie Bassingthwaighte]], radio presenters [[Merrick Watts]] and [[Jackie O (radio host)|Jackie O]], and international recording artists [[Mel B]], [[George Michael]], and [[Brian McFadden]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv-radio/x-marks-the-spot-for-delta-goodrem/story-e6frf9ho-1226023175084|title=Delta Goodrem tipped to replace Kyle Sandilands on The X Factor|work=Herald Sun|publisher=The Herald and Weekly Times|date=17 de marzo de 2011|accessdate=17 de marzo de 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/jacobz-to-continue-as-x-factor-host/story-e6frf96x-1226025708722|title=Jacobz to contiune as X Factor host|work=Herald Sun|publisher=The Herald and Weekly Times|date=22 de marzo de 2011|accessdate=22 de marzo de 2011}}</ref><ref name="New Nat"/> Later that month, rumours began circulating that Imbruglia had also left the show and that she would be replaced by Bassingthwaighte.<ref name="New Nat">{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/the-x-factor-to-try-on-a-new-natalie/story-e6frfmyi-1226031127934|title=The X Factor to try on a new Natalie|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=News Limited|date=31 de marzo de 2011|accessdate=24 de agosto de 2012}}</ref> On 27 April 2011, the [[Seven Network]] confirmed that Mel B would be Sandilands' replacement,<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/04/mel-b-confirmed-as-x-factor-judge.html|título=Mel B confirmed as X Factor judge|fechaacceso=24 de agosto de 2012|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=27 de abril de 2011|editorial=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> and Bassingthwaighte was confirmed as Imbruglia's replacement on 6 May 2011.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/australian-tv/s137/the-x-factor-australia/news/a318065/bassingthwaighte-confirmed-as-x-factor-judge.html?rss|título=Bassingthwaighte confirmed as 'X Factor' judge|fechaacceso=24 de agosto de 2012|apellido=Davies|nombre=Rebecca|fecha=6 de mayo de 2011|editorial=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK}}</ref> Bassingthwaighte said she would focus on bringing an honest critique to the show and will guide "the artists through the competition",<ref>{{cita web|url=http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/who/article/-/9322976/nats-big-news/|título=Nat's Big News|fechaacceso=11 de julio de 2011|fecha=6 de mayo de 2011|obra=[[Who (revista)|Who]]|editorial=[[Pacific Magazines]]}}</ref> while Mel B said, "[The contestants] are either going to love me or hate me but it's going to be a fun ride. I'm really easy to get on with and I'm a hard worker. I'm firm but nice."<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/australian-tv/s137/the-x-factor-australia/news/a316592/mel-b-confirmed-as-australian-x-factor-judge.html|título=Mel B confirmed as Australia 'X Factor' judge|fechaacceso=11 de julio de 2011|apellido=Davies|nombre=Rebecca|fecha=27 de abril de 2011|editorial=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK}}</ref> Keating, Sebastian, Bassingthwaighte and Mel B all returned for the fourth series in 2012.
In February 2013, rumours began circulating that Sebastian would not be returning for the fifth series, due to tour commitments and to focus on a music career in the United States.<ref name="bail">{{cite news|last=Christie|first=Joel|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/guy-sebastian-ready-to-bail-out-of-the-x-factor/story-e6frewz0-1226583042829|title=Guy Sebastian ready to bail out of the X Factor|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=News Limited|date=22 de febrero de 2013|accessdate=6 de marzo de 2013}}</ref> It was also rumoured that Mel B was not returning, due to [[Visa (document)|visa]] troubles in Australia and her commitments with ''[[America's Got Talent]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Idato|first=Michael|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/mel-b-lends-judging-prowess-to-americas-got-talent-20130221-2etl1.html|title=Melanie Brown lends judging prowess to America's Got Talent|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Fairfax Media|date=21 de febrero de 2013|accessdate=22 de febrero de 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/38003/mel-b-to-join-america's-got-talent---is-she-leaving-x-factor-australia--|título=Mel B To Join America's Got Talent|fechaacceso=19 de marzo de 2013|fecha=22 de febrero de 2013|editorial=[[Take 40 Australia]]. MCM Entertainment|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001051040/http://www.take40.com/news/38003/mel-b-to-join-america's-got-talent---is-she-leaving-x-factor-australia--|fechaarchivo=1 de octubre de 2013}}</ref> The following month, Keating confirmed in an interview with [[News Limited]] that both judges had left, but stated that he wanted them to return.<ref>{{cite news|last=Te Koha|first=Nui|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/ronan-keating-tries-to-lure-former-judges-back-to-x-factor/story-e6frfmqi-1226589142279|title=Ronan Keating tries to lure former judges back to X Factor|work=news.com.au|publisher=News Limited|date=2 de marzo de 2013|accessdate=6 de marzo de 2013}}</ref> Following their departures, former ''X Factor'' UK judges [[Dannii Minogue]] and [[Sharon Osbourne]], and American recording artist [[Redfoo]] were rumoured to be in the running to join the panel.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.australiantimes.co.uk/entertainment/x-factor-australia-to-sign-lmfaos-redfoo-as-celebrity-judge.htm|title=''The X Factor'' looks for new judge|work=Australian Times|publisher=Fairfax Media|date=21 de febrero de 2013|accessdate=22 de febrero de 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/australian-tv/s137/the-x-factor-australia/news/a461337/simon-cowell-wants-sharon-osbourne-for-australian-x-factor.html|título=Simon Cowell wants Sharon Osbourne for Australian 'X Factor'?|fechaacceso=25 de febrero de 2013|fecha=25 de febrero de 2013|editorial=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK}}</ref> Minogue was announced as Mel B's replacement on 12 April 2013,<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/04/dannii-minogue-joins-the-x-factor-australia.html|título=Dannii Minogue joins The X Factor Australia|fechaacceso=12 de abril de 2013|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=12 de abril de 2013|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref> and Redfoo was announced as Sebastian's replacement on 21 April 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/tv/redfoo-follows-his-x-instincts/story-e6frexlr-1226625041487|title=Redfoo follows his X instincts|work=The Sunday Telegraph|publisher=News Limited|date=21 de abril de 2013|accessdate=21 de abril de 2013}}</ref> On 27 March 2014, it was announced that Keating, Bassingthwaigte, Minogue and Redfoo would return as judges for series six.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/03/ronan-redfoo-danni-and-nat-all-returning-to-x-factor.html|título=Ronan, Redfoo, Dannii and Natalie all returning to X Factor|fechaacceso=27 de marzo de 2014|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=27 de marzo de 2014|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref>
=== Hosts and other personnel ===
[[Archivo:Luke Jacobz X Factor.jpg|thumb|left|150px|[[Luke Jacobz]] has hosted ''The X Factor'' since [[The X Factor (Australia series 2)|series two]].]]
When ''The X Factor'' began in 2005, [[Daniel MacPherson]] was the main host of the show and [[Chloe Maxwell]] was the host of spin off show, ''The Xtra Factor''. Following the announcement that ''The X Factor'' was returning in 2010, actors [[Hugh Sheridan]] and [[Axle Whitehead]], and television presenters [[Sonia Kruger]] and [[Darren McMullen]] were rumoured to be in consideration for the host role.<ref>{{cite news|last=Clune|first=Richard|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/get-ready-for-x-factor-australia/story-e6frewt0-1225867227415|title=Get ready for X Factor Australia|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Australia)|The Daily Telegraph]]|publisher=News Limited|date=16 de mayo de 2010|accessdate=25 de diciembre de 2011}}</ref><ref name="Newton host"/> The ''[[Herald Sun]]'' reported that MacPherson was favourite to fill the role but was unable to commit because of his duties on ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/australian-tv/s137/the-x-factor-australia/news/a220169/aussie-stars-compete-for-x-factor-job.html|título=Aussie stars compete for 'X Factor' job|fechaacceso=21 de marzo de 2013|apellido=Davies|nombre=Rebecca|fecha=17 de mayo de 2010|editorial=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK}}</ref> On 30 May 2010, actor [[Matthew Newton]] was announced as the host.<ref name="Newton host">{{cite news|last=Vickery|first=Collin|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv-radio/matthew-newton-to-host-the-x-factor/story-e6frf9ho-1225873158264|title=Matthew Newton to host The X Factor|work=Herald Sun|publisher=The Herald and Weekly Times|date=30 de mayo de 2010|accessdate=25 de diciembre de 2011}}</ref> However, on 22 August 2010, it was revealed that Newton had to withdraw after an altercation in [[Rome]] with his now ex-girlfriend [[Rachael Taylor]]. Newton flew from Rome to [[Dublín]], where he was to film segments for ''The X Factor'' with Keating. However, he was escorted back to Australia by a producer of the show after they decided he was in no state to film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Byrnes|first=Holly|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/confidential/matt-newton-returns-to-rehab/story-e6fredqc-1225908566593|title=Matt Newton returns to rehab|work=Adelaide Now|publisher=News Limited|date=22 de agosto de 2010|accessdate=25 de diciembre de 2011}}</ref> He was then checked into [[Wentworthville]]'s Northside West Clinic.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/matthew-newton-proposed-to-rachael-tayor-before-violent-rage/story-e6frg30c-1225910737470|title=Matthew Newton proposed to Rachael Tayor before 'violent rage'.|last=Byrnes|first=Holly|last2=Byrne|first2=Fiona|date=27 de agosto de 2010|accessdate=2 de septiembre de 2010|work=Perth Now|publisher=News Limited}}</ref>
On 23 August 2010, it was announced that actor [[Luke Jacobz]] would take over as host and all original audition footage with Newton was removed with footage of Jacobz being shot instead.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/23/2991168.htm|título=Luke Jacobz replaces Newton on X Factor|fechaacceso=2 de septiembre de 2010|fecha=23 de agosto de 2010|editorial=Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)}}</ref><ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/08/29/matthew-newton-in-a-near-schizophrenic-state/|título=Matthew Newton in a near-‘schizophrenic’ state|fechaacceso=2 de septiembre de 2010|apellido=Washbrook|nombre=Cyril|fecha=29 de agosto de 2010|editorial=Media Spy|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923185641/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/08/29/matthew-newton-in-a-near-schizophrenic-state/|fechaarchivo=23 de septiembre de 2010}}</ref> On 28 August 2010, it was announced that radio presenter [[Natalie Garonzi]] would host ''The Xtra Factor'' on [[7Two]].<ref name="Xtra Factor on 7Two">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/garonzi-joins-x-factor-team/story-e6frf96o-1225911070425|title=Garonzi joins X Factor team|work=Herald Sun|publisher=The Herald and Weekly Times|date=28 de agosto de 2010|accessdate=21 de enero de 2011}}</ref> Series three finalist Johnny Ruffo joined the fourth series live shows as the host of the digital [[Streaming media|live streaming]] show, ''The X Stream''.<ref name="XStream"/>
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=== Judges' categories and their finalists ===
{{See also|List of The X Factor (Australia) finalists}}
[[Archivo:Altiyan Childs.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Altiyan Childs]] won the [[The X Factor (Australia series 2)|second series]]]]
[[Archivo:Reece Mastin 4, 2012.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Reece Mastin]] won the [[The X Factor (Australia series 3)|third series]]]]
[[Archivo:Samantha Jade 2, 2012.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Samantha Jade]] won the [[The X Factor (Australia series 4)|fourth series]]]]
In each series, each judge is allocated a category to mentor and chooses a small number of acts (three acts) to progress to the live finals. This table shows, for each series, which category each judge was allocated and which acts he or she put through to the live finals.
'''Key:'''
:{{colorbox|#BFFFC0;}} – Winning judge/category. Winners are in bold, eliminated contestants in small font.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="width:2%;" scope="col" | Series
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Mark Holden]]
! style="width:20%;" scope="col" | [[Kate Ceberano]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[John Reid (music)|John Reid]]
! style="width:13%;" rowspan="2" {{celda|n/a}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[The X Factor (Australia series 1)|One]]
| style="background:#BFFFC0;" |'''Groups'''<br/>'''[[Random (band)|Random]]'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 1)#Kaya|Kaya]]<br/>[[Universal (band)|The Brothership]]
| '''16-24s'''<br/><small>[[Vincent Harder]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 1)#Jacob Butler|Jacob Butler]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia season 1)#Gemma Purdy|Gemma Purdy]]
| '''Over 25s'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 1)#Russell Gooley|Russell Gooley]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 1)#Roslynn Mahe|Roslynn Mahe]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 1)#Janie Shrapnel|Janie Shrapnel]]
|-
! rowspan=2 scope="row" | [[The X Factor (Australia series 2)|Two]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Ronan Keating]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Natalie Imbruglia]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Guy Sebastian]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Kyle Sandilands]]
|-
| style="background:#BFFFC0;" |'''Over 25s'''<br/>'''[[Altiyan Childs]]'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Amanda Grafanakis|Amanda Grafanakis]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#James McNally|James McNally]]
| '''Under 25 Girls'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Sally Chatfield|Sally Chatfield]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Hayley Tea|Hayley Teal]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#India-Rose Madderom|India-Rose Madderom]]
| '''Groups'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Mahogany|Mahogany]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Luke and Joel|Luke and Joel]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Kharizma|Kharizma]]
| '''Under 25 Boys'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Andrew Lawson|Andrew Lawson]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Mitchell Smith|Mitchell Smith]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 2)#Chris Doe|Chris Doe]]
|-
! rowspan=2 scope="row" | [[The X Factor (Australia series 3)|Three]]
! style="width:15%;" scope="col" | [[Ronan Keating]]
! style="width:15%;" scope="col" | [[Natalie Bassingthwaighte]]
! style="width:15%;" scope="col" | [[Guy Sebastian]]
! style="width:15%;" scope="col" | [[Mel B]]
|-
| '''Groups'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 3)#Three Wishez|Three Wishez]]<br/>[[Young Men Society]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 3)#Audio Vixen|Audio Vixen]]
| '''Over 25s'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 3)#Andrew Wishart|Andrew Wishart]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 3)#Mitchell Callaway|Mitchell Callaway]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 3)#Cleo Howman|Cleo Howman]]
| style="background:#BFFFC0;" |'''Under 25 Boys'''<br/>'''[[Reece Mastin]]'''<br/><small>[[Johnny Ruffo]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 3)#Declan Sykes|Declan Sykes]]
| '''Under 25 Girls'''<br/><small>[[Christina Parie]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 3)#Jacqui Newland|Jacqui Newland]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 3)#Tyla Bertolli|Tyla Bertolli]]
|-
! scope="row" | [[The X Factor (Australia series 4)|Four]]
| '''Groups'''<br/><small>[[The Collective (band)|The Collective]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#Fourtunate|Fourtunate]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#What About Tonight|What About Tonight]]
| '''Under 25 Girls'''<br/><small>[[Bella Ferraro]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#Shiane Hawke|Shiane Hawke]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#Angel Tupai|Angel Tupai]]
| style="background:#BFFFC0;" |'''Over 25s'''<br/>'''[[Samantha Jade]]'''<br/><small>[[Nathaniel Willemse]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#Justin Standley|Justin Standley]]
| '''Under 25 Boys'''<br/><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#Jason Owen|Jason Owen]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#Carmelo Munzone|Carmelo Munzone]]<br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#Josh Brookes|Josh Brookes]] <br/>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 4)#Adil Memon|Adil Memon]]
|-
<!-- JUDGES are arranged in their seating order. -->
! rowspan=2 scope="row" | [[The X Factor (Australia series 5)|Five]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Ronan Keating]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Natalie Bassingthwaighte]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Redfoo]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Dannii Minogue]]
|-
| '''Under 24 Boys'''<br><small>[[Taylor Henderson]]<br>[[Jai Waetford]]<br>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 5)#Omar Dean|Omar Dean]]
| '''Groups'''<br><small>[[Third Degree (band)|Third Degree]]<br>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 5)#JTR|JTR]]<br>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 5)#Adira–Belle|Adira–Belle]]
| '''Under 24 Girls'''<br><small>[[Jiordan Tolli]]<br>[[Joelle Hadjia]]<br>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 5)#Ellie Lovegrove|Ellie Lovegrove]]
| style="background:#BFFFC0;" |'''Over 24s'''<br>'''[[Dami Im]]'''<br><small>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 5)#Barry Southgate|Barry Southgate]]<br>[[List of The X Factor finalists (Australia series 5)#Cat Vas|Cat Vas]]
|-
! rowspan=2 scope="row" | [[The X Factor (Australia series 6)|Six]]
| '''Under 25 Girls'''<br><small>'''[[Marlisa Punzalan]]'''<br>Caitlyn Shadbolt<br>Sydnee Carter
| '''Under 25 Boys'''<br><small>Dean Ray<br>Tee<br>Adrien Nookadu
| '''Over 25s'''<br><small>Reigan Derry<br>Jason Heerah<br>Rochelle Pitt
| '''Groups'''<br><small>Brothers3<br>XOX<br>Younger than Yesterday<br>Trill
|-
|}
== Reception ==
=== Ratings and series average ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Series
! Series premiere
! Series finale
! Episodes<br/>(inc. results shows)
! Average Australian viewers<br />in millions<br/>(inc. results shows)
|- style="text-align:center;"
| [[The X Factor (Australia series 1)|One]]
| 6 de febrero de 2005
| 15 de mayo de 2005
| 13
| {{celda|N/A}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
| [[The X Factor (Australia series 2)|Two]]
| 30 de agosto de 2010
| 22 de noviembre de 2010
| 28
| 1.2
|- style="text-align:center;"
| [[The X Factor (Australia series 3)|Three]]
| 29 de agosto de 2011
| 22 de noviembre de 2011
| 32
| 1.4
|- style="text-align:center;"
| [[The X Factor (Australia series 4)|Four]]
| 20 de agosto de 2012
| 20 de noviembre de 2012
| 33
| 1.6
|- style="text-align:center;"
| [[The X Factor (Australia series 5)|Five]]
| 29 de julio de 2013
| 28 de octubre de 2013
| 32
| 1.6
|-
|- style="text-align:center;"
| [[The X Factor (Australia series 6)|Six]]
| 13 de julio de 2014
|
|
|
|-
|}
=== Awards and nominations ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Type
! scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Result
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2010
| [[TV Tonight|TV Tonight Awards]]<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/01/tv-tonight-awards-2010-good-year-for-drama.html|título=TV Tonight Awards 2010: Good year for Drama|fechaacceso=13 de diciembre de 2013|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=6 de enero de 2011|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref>
| Best Reality (Australian)
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.poprepublic.tv/the-news/752-poprepublictv-it-list-winners-announced|título=IT List Winners Announced|apellido=Manser|nombre=Robert|fecha=17 de febrero de 2011|obra=Poprepublic.tv|editorial=AKA Entertainment|urlarchivo=http://www.webcitation.org/65bSj62XK|fechaarchivo=21 de febrero de 2012}}</ref>
| Australian TV Show
| {{celda|Ganador}}
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! scope="row" rowspan="4"|2011
| [[Logie Awards of 2011|Logie Awards]]<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/05/2011-logie-awards-winners.html|título=2011 Logie Awards: winners|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=1 de mayo de 2011|editorial=TV Tonight|urlarchivo=http://www.webcitation.org/65MW9aqaX|fechaarchivo=11 de febrero de 2012}}</ref>
| Most Popular Reality Program
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| [[Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards]]<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/25164/australian-nickelodeon-kids'-choice-awards-2011-nominees-announced|título=Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2011 Nominees Announced|fechaacceso=11 de febrero de 2012|fecha=15 de agosto de 2011|editorial=Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324143127/http://www.take40.com/news/25164/australian-nickelodeon-kids'-choice-awards-2011-nominees-announced|fechaarchivo=24 de marzo de 2013}}</ref>
| Get Real Award
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| TV Tonight Awards<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/01/tv-tonight-awards-2011-its-a-slap-down-by-abc.html|título=TV Tonight Awards 2011: It's a Slap-down by ABC|fechaacceso=13 de diciembre de 2013|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=9 de enero de 2012|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref>
| Best Reality (Australian)
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards<ref>{{cita web|url=http://poprepublic.tv/the-news/905-it-list-awards-winners-announced|título=It List Awards Winners Announced!|apellido=Manser|nombre=Robert|fecha=11 de febrero de 2012|obra=Poprepublic.tv|editorial=AKA Entertainment|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/65MUydSNL?url=http://poprepublic.tv/the-news/905-it-list-awards-winners-announced|fechaarchivo=11 de febrero de 2012|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref>
| Favourite Australian TV Show
| {{celda|Ganador}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2"|2012
| [[Logie Awards of 2012|Logie Awards]]<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/03/logie-awards-2012-nominations.html|título=Logie Awards 2012: nominations|fechaacceso=18 de marzo de 2012|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=18 de marzo de 2012|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref>
| Most Popular Reality Program
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.poprepublic.tv/the-news/1908-latest-news/1126-it-list-awards-winners|título=IT List Awards Winners|apellido=Manser|nombre=Robert|fecha=14 de febrero de 2013|editorial=Poprepublic.tv. AKA Entertainment|urlarchivo=http://www.webcitation.org/6FEWrO1PH|fechaarchivo=19 de marzo de 2013}}</ref>
| Favourite Australian TV Show
| {{celda|Ganador}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="6"|2013
| rowspan="2" |[[Logie Awards of 2013|Logie Awards]]<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/04/2013-logie-awards-winners.html|título=Logie Awards 2013: winners|fechaacceso=8 de abril de 2013|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=7 de abril de 2013|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref>
| Most Popular Light Entertainment Program
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program
| {{celda|Ganador}}
|-
| Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Awards<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/celebrity/fun-fearless-female-2013/finalist-voting/tv/dannii-minogue/|título=2013 Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Awards – Singer: Dannii Minogue|fechaacceso=12 de septiembre de 2013|obra=[[Cosmopolitan (revista)|Cosmopolitan Australia]]|editorial=[[Hearst Corporation]]|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112053918/http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/celebrity/fun-fearless-female-2013/finalist-voting/tv/dannii-minogue/|fechaarchivo=12 de enero de 2015}}</ref>
| TV Personality (Dannii Minogue)
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| TV Tonight Awards<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/01/tv-tonight-awards-2013-the-winners.html|título=TV Tonight Awards 2013: The Winners|fechaacceso=8 de enero de 2014|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=6 de enero de 2014|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref>
| Best Reality Show (Australian)
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| Poprepublic.tv Awards<ref>{{cita web|url=http://poprepublic.tv/the-news/latest-uncategorised-news/1298-poprepublic-tv-awards-nominations-announced|título=Poprepublic.tv Awards Nominations Announced|apellido=Manser|nombre=Robert|fecha=25 de enero de 2014|editorial=Poprepublic.tv. AKA Entertainment|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/6MwobvDNK?url=http://poprepublic.tv/the-news/latest-uncategorised-news/1298-poprepublic-tv-awards-nominations-announced|fechaarchivo=27 de enero de 2014|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cita web|url=http://poprepublic.tv/awards/previous-winners/winners-2013|título=Poprepublic.tv Awards Winners|apellido=Manser|nombre=Robert|fecha=15 de febrero de 2014|editorial=Poprepublic.tv. AKA Entertainment|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/6Nf2L01vb?url=http://poprepublic.tv/awards/previous-winners/winners-2013|fechaarchivo=25 de febrero de 2014|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref>
| Favourite Australian TV Show
| {{celda|Ganador}}
|-
| Favourite Concert Tour of 2013 (The X Factor Live Tour)
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2014
| [[AACTA Awards]]<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/12/aacta-awards-2014-nominations.html|título=AACTA Awards 2014: nominations|fechaacceso=4 de diciembre de 2013|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=4 de diciembre de 2013|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref>
| [[AACTA Award for Best Reality Television Series|Best Reality Television Series]]
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
| [[Logie Awards of 2014|Logie Awards]]<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/03/logie-awards-2014-most-popular-nominees.html|título=Logie Awards 2014: Most Popular nominees|fechaacceso=31 de marzo de 2014|apellido=Knox|nombre=David|fecha=31 de marzo de 2014|editorial=TV Tonight}}</ref>
| Most Popular Light Entertainment Program
| {{celda|Nominado}}
|-
|}
== Spin-offs ==
=== ''The Xtra Factor'' ===
'''''The Xtra Factor''''' was a companion show that was broadcast on the Seven Network's digital channel 7Two after the main live shows.<ref name="Xtra Factor on 7Two"/> In series one, ''The Xtra Factor'' was broadcast on Network Ten and was hosted by Chloe Maxwell. After ''The X Factor'' was revived in 2010, Natalie Garonzi became the new host.<ref name="Xtra Factor on 7Two"/> ''The Xtra Factor'' was not renewed when ''The X Factor'' returned for a third series. The voiceover for both series of ''The Xtra Factor'' was [[Nicholas McKay (actor)|Nicholas McKay]].
The show featured behind-the-scenes footage of ''The X Factor'' and the emotional responses of the contestants after the judges commented on their performances. A celebrity panel was usually featured, who gave their opinions on the contestants. The judges and contestants also answered phone calls from viewers, while [[Facebook]] statuses, [[Twitter|Tuits]], and [[SMS message]]s appeared on screen. ''The Xtra Factor'' also showed extra auditions, bootcamp performances and the judges' houses performances.
During the finalists time on ''The X Factor'', ''The Xtra Factor'' camera crew followed the finalists about during their day. The footage which was filmed throughout the week would be broadcast once the show went live, once a week. There would also be an exclusive interview of the act which had been eliminated during that week of the show, and an exclusive interview with the winner and their mentor.
=== ''The X Stream'' ===
'''''The X Stream''''' was a digital live streaming show that was broadcast via ''The X Factor'''s official website during the live performance shows on Monday nights in series four.<ref name="XStream">{{cita web|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/14869811/the-x-stream/|título=The X Stream!|obra=The X Factor (Australia)|editorial=Yahoo!7|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/6BB4w3vxC?url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/14869811/the-x-stream/|fechaarchivo=5 de octubre de 2012|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref> The show began on 17 September 2012 and was presented by series three finalist Johnny Ruffo.<ref name="XStream"/> ''The X Stream'' featured behind-the-scenes footage of the green room where contestants stay before and after their performances, a view of them waiting backstage as well as the contestants' responses after the judges commented on their performances. They also answered questions from viewers via Twitter.<ref name="XStream"/> ''The X Stream'' did not return in 2013.
== Music releases by ''The X Factor'' contestants ==
{{Main|The X Factor (Australia) discography}}
In November 2011, series three winner [[Reece Mastin]] became the first contestant to reach number one on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]] with the winner's single.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/music/rock-band-nickelback-and-x-factor-winner-reece-mastin-achieve-first-number-ones-on-australian-charts/story-e6frexl9-1226208219144|title=Rock band Nickelback and X Factor winner Reece Mastin achieve first number ones|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=News Limited|date=28 de noviembre de 2012|accessdate=22 de noviembre de 2012}}</ref> To-date, Mastin is the most successful contestant, having released two top-five albums and three number-one singles (two in Australia and one in New Zealand).<ref>{{cita web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Reece+Mastin|título=Discography Reece Mastin|fechaacceso=22 de noviembre de 2012|editorial=Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien}}</ref><ref name="Reece Mastin NZ discography">{{cita web|url=http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Reece+Mastin|título=Discography Reece Mastin|fechaacceso=22 de noviembre de 2012|editorial=New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien}}</ref> Series four winner [[Samantha Jade]] was the second contestant that topped the ARIA Singles Chart with the winner's single.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/samantha-jade-hits-number-one/story-e6freuz0-1226524180321|title=Samantha Jade hits number one|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=News Limited|date=26 de noviembre de 2012|accessdate=14 de abril de 2013}}</ref> Contestants have also achieved success in the New Zealand charts, with some contestants becoming more popular in New Zealand than their native.<ref name="Reece Mastin NZ discography"/><ref>{{cita web|url=http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Young+Men+Society|título=Discography Young Men Society|fechaacceso=22 de noviembre de 2012|editorial=New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien}}</ref>
After the winner of ''The X Factor'' is declared, their winner's single would be released onto [[iTunes]]. A few weeks later, their debut album would be released, which would contain their winner's single and cover versions of songs they performed as a contestant on the show. Since series three, the contestants' weekly performances are released onto iTunes for a limited time only, which lead to a number of downloads and in some cases their performances appear on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/swedish-house-mafia-maintains-top-of-aria-chart-20121118|título=Swedish House Mafia Maintains Top Of ARIA Chart|apellido=Ryan|nombre=Gavin|fecha=18 de noviembre de 2012|editorial=Noise11. Noise Network|urlarchivo=http://www.webcitation.org/6CFkFJRBb|fechaarchivo=18 de noviembre de 2012}}</ref>
=== Charity single ===
During the fourth series of ''The X Factor'', the finalists recorded a cover of [[Carly Rae Jepsen]]'s "[[Call Me Maybe]]" as a [[Charity record|charity single]], in aid of Sony Foundation's You Can program which aims "to build specialised and age-appropriate youth cancer centres across Australia".<ref name="charitysingle">{{cita web|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/14885409/top-12-answer-the-call-for-you-can/|título=Top 12 Answer the Call for 'You Can'.|obra=The X Factor (Australia)|editorial=Yahoo!7|urlarchivo=https://www.webcitation.org/6AlirmUvg?url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/14885409/top-12-answer-the-call-for-you-can/|fechaarchivo=18 de septiembre de 2012|fechaacceso=5 de agosto de 2014}}</ref> The single was released onto iTunes on 18 September 2012.<ref name="callmemaybeitunes">{{cita web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/call-me-maybe-sony-foundation/id562875932|título=iTunes – Music – Call Me Maybe (Sony Foundation Charity Single) – Single by X Factor Final 12|fechaacceso=18 de septiembre de 2012|editorial=[[iTunes Store]] (Australia). [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|urlarchivo=https://web.archive.org/web/20140619050417/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/call-me-maybe-sony-foundation/id562875932|fechaarchivo=19 de junio de 2014}}</ref> It marks the first time finalists on the Australian version have released a charity single.<ref name="charitysingle"/>
== International broadcast ==
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| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]<ref name="nz"/>
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== Enlaces externos ==
* [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20120706215726/http%3A//www.xfactortv.com.au/ Official website]
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