The X Factor

2005 - 2016

Audition 1

6th February 2005

Episode 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.

Audition 2

7th February 2005

Episode 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.

Audition 3

13th February 2005

Episode 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.

Audition 4

14th February 2005

Episode 4

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.

Lockdown 1

20th February 2005

Episode 5

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.

Lockdown 2

21st February 2005

Episode 6

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.

Lockdown 3

27th February 2005

Episode 7

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.

Lockdown 4

28th February 2005

Episode 8

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.

Masterclass 1

6th March 2005

Episode 9

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.

Masterclass 2

7th March 2005

Episode 10

No overview available.

The Contenders

13th March 2005

Episode 11

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.

The Xtra Factor 1

20th March 2005

Episode 12

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.

9 Acts Perform

20th March 2005

Episode 13

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?

Elimination 1 - The Brothership

21st March 2005

Episode 14

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.

The Xtra Factor 2

27th March 2005

Episode 15

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!

8 Acts Perform

27th March 2005

Episode 16

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"".

Elimination 2 - Janie Shrapnel

28th March 2005

Episode 17

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.

The Xtra Factor 3

3rd April 2005

Episode 18

No overview available.

7 Acts Perform

3rd April 2005

Episode 19

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"".

Elimination 3 - Gemma Purdy

4th April 2005

Episode 20

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.

The Xtra Factor 4

10th April 2005

Episode 21

No overview available.

6 Acts Perform

10th April 2005

Episode 22

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"".

Elimination 4 - Jacob Butler

11th April 2005

Episode 23

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.

The Xtra Factor 5

17th April 2005

Episode 24

No overview available.

5 Acts Perform

17th April 2005

Episode 25

No overview available.

Elimination 5 - Roslynn Mahe

18th April 2005

Episode 26

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.

The Xtra Factor 6

24th April 2005

Episode 27

No overview available.

4 Acts Perform

24th April 2005

Episode 28

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"".

Elimination 6 - Kaya

25th April 2005

Episode 29

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.

The Xtra Factor 7

1st May 2005

Episode 30

No overview available.

3 Acts Perform

1st May 2005

Episode 31

No overview available.

Elimination 7 - Vincent Harder

2nd May 2005

Episode 32

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.

The Xtra Factor 8

8th May 2005

Episode 33

No overview available.

Russell v Random

8th May 2005

Episode 34

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!

The Xtra Factor 9

15th May 2005

Episode 35

No overview available.

Finale

15th May 2005

Episode 36

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?

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Iggy Azalea•Jason Dundas•Guy Sebastian

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