The X Factor: All Episodes - Trakt

The X Factor

All Episodes 2004 - 2018

  • Canceled
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  • 2004-09-04T19:00:00Z
  • 1h
  • 18d 13h (445 episodes)
  • Simon Cowell
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Talkback Thames + 2 more, FremantleMedia, Syco Television
  • Reality
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent, contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions.

451 episodes

2014-08-26T19:00:00Z

Special 2 Cheryl Looks Back

Special 2 Cheryl Looks Back

  • 2014-08-26T19:00:00Z1h

Sarah-Jane Crawford returns with a special episode featuring pop princess, fashion icon and X Factor Judge, Cheryl. She relives her personal highlights and memorable moments.

2014-08-27T19:00:00Z

Special 3 Louis Looks Back

Special 3 Louis Looks Back

  • 2014-08-27T19:00:00Z1h

Sarah-Jane Crawford returns with a special episode featuring the longest standing X Factor judge in history, Mr Louis Walsh. He take us on a trip down memory lane.

Sarah-Jane Crawford celebrates 10 years of the most glorious talent, tantrums, tears and top tunes from the biggest show in entertainment history.

2014-08-29T19:00:00Z

Special 5 Your Top Ten

Special 5 Your Top Ten

  • 2014-08-29T19:00:00Z1h

Sarah-Jane Crawford counts down the biggest and best top 10 moments from The X Factor and reveals for the very first time, who has made it to that all-important No.1 position.

A look at the life-changing journey of 2016 X Factor winner Matt Terry, from his first auditions and live show performances right through to the nail-biting final and beyond.

Series Premiere

2004-09-04T19:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1: The Auditions Part 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1: The Auditions Part 1

  • 2004-09-04T19:00:00Z1h

The judges visit Leeds and London for the first audions round. Amongst the thousands of contestants who tried out were: Retired miner Mario, sisterly duos Sweet Harmony and Gemini, rapper ginger Benjamin (who got on the wrong side of Sharon by insulting her kids!) & 81 year old Reney!

The judges visit Newcastle. Two rivalry bands both get through to the next round. A girl tries out with her two best friends, only to be told by Simon that she has to ditch them if she wants to go any further. After a heart-to-heart with her friends, the girl tries out in front of the judges on her own. Louis gets re-acquainted with an old friend. Simon suggests that Louis take her out, then when she turns up for their lunch date with her dog, Louis runs away from Simon and out of the back door.

The judges continue to search for people who they think have the X Factor.

The judges visit Scotland. The talent is very poor and the success rate of getting through to the next round is very low. The judges aren't very pleased. Sharon, annoyed at Simon, pours two glasses of water over his head.

The judges continue to search for people who they think have the X Factor.

The judges get together a team to help them mentor their group of hopefuls.

The judges get together a team to help them mentor their group of hopefuls.

2004-11-20T20:00:00Z

1x16 Series 1 - Live Show 5

1x16 Series 1 - Live Show 5

  • 2004-11-20T20:00:00Z1h

Cassie and Tabby were the final two people left and the judges had to choose between them. Louis and Simon both voted Cassie off. Sharon refused to give a vote. Kate Thornton said that if the votes were tied, then the person who would be kicked out is the person who got the lowest phone votes. Over 2 million people had voted for Cassie and Tabby.

2004-11-27T20:00:00Z

1x18 Series 1 - Live Show 6

1x18 Series 1 - Live Show 6

  • 2004-11-27T20:00:00Z1h

In this episode, each act performed two songs. On the results show later on, the judges decided which one of the two songs that their act sung earlier, would be singing again to keep them in the show. Rowetta was voted off tonights show.

2004-12-04T20:00:00Z

1x20 Series 1 - Live Show 7

1x20 Series 1 - Live Show 7

  • 2004-12-04T20:00:00Z1h

In this episode, Tabby was voted off the show. Even though he was sad to be going, he was glad that he'd made it this far. G4 and Steve will be going head-to-head in the final next Saturday.

2004-12-11T20:00:00Z

1x22 The X Factor Final 2004

This is the final. G4 vs Steve. Who will win the title of person or group with the X Factor? You decide!!!

Season Finale

2004-12-11T20:00:00Z

1x23 The X Factor Final 2004 (Result)

Season Finale

1x23 The X Factor Final 2004 (Result)

  • 2004-12-11T20:00:00Z1h

Season Premiere

2005-08-20T19:00:00Z

2x01 Auditions 1

Season Premiere

2x01 Auditions 1

  • 2005-08-20T19:00:00Z1h

2005-08-27T19:00:00Z

2x02 Auditions 2

2x02 Auditions 2

  • 2005-08-27T19:00:00Z1h

2005-09-03T19:00:00Z

2x03 Auditions 3

2x03 Auditions 3

  • 2005-09-03T19:00:00Z1h

2005-09-10T19:00:00Z

2x04 Auditions 4

2x04 Auditions 4

  • 2005-09-10T19:00:00Z1h

2005-09-17T19:00:00Z

2x05 Auditions 5

2x05 Auditions 5

  • 2005-09-17T19:00:00Z1h

2005-09-24T19:00:00Z

2x06 Auditions 6

2x06 Auditions 6

  • 2005-09-24T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-01T19:00:00Z

2x07 Bootcamp 1

2x07 Bootcamp 1

  • 2005-10-01T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-01T19:00:00Z

2x08 Bootcamp 2

2x08 Bootcamp 2

  • 2005-10-01T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-08T19:00:00Z

2x09 Judges' Houses 1

2x09 Judges' Houses 1

  • 2005-10-08T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-08T19:00:00Z

2x10 Judges' Houses 2

2x10 Judges' Houses 2

  • 2005-10-08T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-15T19:00:00Z

2x11 Live Show 1

2x11 Live Show 1

  • 2005-10-15T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-15T19:00:00Z

2x12 Live Show Results 1

2x12 Live Show Results 1

  • 2005-10-15T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-22T19:00:00Z

2x13 Live Show 2

2x13 Live Show 2

  • 2005-10-22T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-22T19:00:00Z

2x14 Live Show Results 2

2x14 Live Show Results 2

  • 2005-10-22T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-29T19:00:00Z

2x15 Live Show 3

2x15 Live Show 3

  • 2005-10-29T19:00:00Z1h

2005-10-29T19:00:00Z

2x16 Live Show Results 3

2x16 Live Show Results 3

  • 2005-10-29T19:00:00Z1h

2005-11-05T20:00:00Z

2x17 Live Show 4

2x17 Live Show 4

  • 2005-11-05T20:00:00Z1h

2005-11-05T20:00:00Z

2x18 Live Show Results 4

2x18 Live Show Results 4

  • 2005-11-05T20:00:00Z1h

2005-11-12T20:00:00Z

2x19 Live Show 5

2x19 Live Show 5

  • 2005-11-12T20:00:00Z1h

2005-11-12T20:00:00Z

2x20 Live Show Results 5

2x20 Live Show Results 5

  • 2005-11-12T20:00:00Z1h

2005-11-19T20:00:00Z

2x21 Live Show 6

2x21 Live Show 6

  • 2005-11-19T20:00:00Z1h

2005-11-19T20:00:00Z

2x22 Live Show Results 6

2x22 Live Show Results 6

  • 2005-11-19T20:00:00Z1h

2005-11-26T20:00:00Z

2x23 Live Show 7

2x23 Live Show 7

  • 2005-11-26T20:00:00Z1h

2005-11-26T20:00:00Z

2x24 Live Show Results 7

2x24 Live Show Results 7

  • 2005-11-26T20:00:00Z1h

2005-12-03T20:00:00Z

2x25 Live Show 8

2x25 Live Show 8

  • 2005-12-03T20:00:00Z1h

2005-12-03T20:00:00Z

2x26 Live Show Results 8

2x26 Live Show Results 8

  • 2005-12-03T20:00:00Z1h

2005-12-10T20:00:00Z

2x27 Live Show 9

2x27 Live Show 9

  • 2005-12-10T20:00:00Z1h

2005-12-10T20:00:00Z

2x28 Live Show Results 9

2x28 Live Show Results 9

  • 2005-12-10T20:00:00Z1h

2005-12-17T20:00:00Z

2x29 Live Final

2x29 Live Final

  • 2005-12-17T20:00:00Z1h

Season Finale

2005-12-17T20:00:00Z

2x30 Live Final Results

Season Finale

2x30 Live Final Results

  • 2005-12-17T20:00:00Z1h

Season Premiere

2006-08-19T19:00:00Z

3x01 Series 3 - Open Auditions 1

Season Premiere

3x01 Series 3 - Open Auditions 1

  • 2006-08-19T19:00:00Z1h

2006-09-30T19:00:00Z

3x07 Series 3 - Boot Camp 1

3x07 Series 3 - Boot Camp 1

  • 2006-09-30T19:00:00Z1h

2006-09-30T19:00:00Z

3x08 Series 3 - Boot Camp 2

3x08 Series 3 - Boot Camp 2

  • 2006-09-30T19:00:00Z1h

2006-10-07T19:00:00Z

3x09 Series 3 - Boot Camp 3

3x09 Series 3 - Boot Camp 3

  • 2006-10-07T19:00:00Z1h

2006-10-07T19:00:00Z

3x10 Series 3 - Boot Camp 4

3x10 Series 3 - Boot Camp 4

  • 2006-10-07T19:00:00Z1h

2006-10-14T19:00:00Z

3x11 Series 3 - Live Finals 1

2006-10-21T19:00:00Z

3x13 Series 3 - Live Finals 2

2006-10-28T19:00:00Z

3x15 Series 3 - Live Finals 3

2006-11-04T20:00:00Z

3x17 Series 3 - Live Finals 4

2006-11-11T20:00:00Z

3x19 Series 3 - Live Finals 5

2006-11-18T20:00:00Z

3x21 Series 3 - Live Finals 6

2006-11-25T20:00:00Z

3x23 Series 3 - Live Finals 7

2006-12-02T20:00:00Z

3x25 Series 3 - Live Finals 8

2006-12-09T20:00:00Z

3x27 Series 3 - Live Finals 9

2006-12-16T20:00:00Z

3x29 Series 3 - The Live Final

Season Finale

2006-12-16T20:00:00Z

3x30 Series 3 - The Live Final (Result)

Season Finale

3x30 Series 3 - The Live Final (Result)

  • 2006-12-16T20:00:00Z1h

Season Premiere

2007-08-18T19:00:00Z

4x01 Series 4 - Auditions 1

Season Premiere

4x01 Series 4 - Auditions 1

  • 2007-08-18T19:00:00Z1h

The show returns for it's fourth series with Dermot O'Leary as the new host. Hopefuls audition for the judges hoping to impress and make it through to the next stage of the competition. Simon decides that new judge Brian isn't working out on the show and decides to ask Louis Walsh to return as his replacement.

2007-08-25T19:00:00Z

4x02 Series 4 - Auditions 2

4x02 Series 4 - Auditions 2

  • 2007-08-25T19:00:00Z1h

The auditions come from Birmingham and Cardiff as more hopefully try and impress the judges. Paris who at 14 last year impressed all the judges but was too young for the competition returns once again. With the competiton now open to 14 year olds and above she manages to impress again and makes it through. Others to impress include Ryan who has been serving in the British Army in Iraq.

2007-09-01T19:00:00Z

4x03 Series 4 - Auditions 3

4x03 Series 4 - Auditions 3

  • 2007-09-01T19:00:00Z1h

More hopefuls good and bad try and impress the four judges in a hope of making it through to the next round of the competition. Dermot is on hand to talk to those who make it through and also to offer comfort to the less successful.

2007-09-08T19:00:00Z

4x04 Series 4 - Auditions 4

4x04 Series 4 - Auditions 4

  • 2007-09-08T19:00:00Z1h

More hopefuls good and bad try and impress the judges and again a place in the next round of the competition. Kelly's father is upset with Simon when he refuses to put his daughter through to the next round. Natasha Benjamin manages to impress all the judges after they hear her history and they her her sing.

2007-09-15T19:00:00Z

4x05 Series 4 - Auditions 5

4x05 Series 4 - Auditions 5

  • 2007-09-15T19:00:00Z1h

2007-09-22T19:00:00Z

4x06 Series 4 - Auditions 6

4x06 Series 4 - Auditions 6

  • 2007-09-22T19:00:00Z1h

2007-09-29T19:00:00Z

4x07 Boot Camp - 1

4x07 Boot Camp - 1

  • 2007-09-29T19:00:00Z1h

2007-09-29T19:00:00Z

4x08 Boot Camp - 2

4x08 Boot Camp - 2

  • 2007-09-29T19:00:00Z1h

2007-10-06T19:00:00Z

4x09 Boot Camp - 3

4x09 Boot Camp - 3

  • 2007-10-06T19:00:00Z1h

2007-10-07T19:00:00Z

4x10 Boot Camp - 4

4x10 Boot Camp - 4

  • 2007-10-07T19:00:00Z1h

2007-10-20T19:00:00Z

4x11 Elimination - 1

4x11 Elimination - 1

  • 2007-10-20T19:00:00Z1h

2007-10-20T19:00:00Z

4x12 Elimination - 1 (Results)

2007-10-27T19:00:00Z

4x13 Elimination - 2

4x13 Elimination - 2

  • 2007-10-27T19:00:00Z1h

2007-10-27T19:00:00Z

4x14 Elimination - 2 (Results)

2007-11-03T20:00:00Z

4x15 Elimination - 3

4x15 Elimination - 3

  • 2007-11-03T20:00:00Z1h

2007-11-03T20:00:00Z

4x16 Elimination - 3 (Results)

2007-11-10T20:00:00Z

4x17 Elimination - 4

4x17 Elimination - 4

  • 2007-11-10T20:00:00Z1h

2007-11-10T20:00:00Z

4x18 Elimination - 4 (Results)

2007-11-17T20:00:00Z

4x19 Elimination - 5

4x19 Elimination - 5

  • 2007-11-17T20:00:00Z1h

2007-11-17T20:00:00Z

4x20 Elimination - 5 (Results)

2007-11-24T20:00:00Z

4x21 Elimination - 6

4x21 Elimination - 6

  • 2007-11-24T20:00:00Z1h

2007-11-24T20:00:00Z

4x22 Elimination - 6 (Result)

2007-12-01T20:00:00Z

4x23 Elimination - 7

4x23 Elimination - 7

  • 2007-12-01T20:00:00Z1h

2007-12-01T20:00:00Z

4x24 Elimination - 7 (Result)

2007-12-08T20:00:00Z

4x25 Elimination - 8

4x25 Elimination - 8

  • 2007-12-08T20:00:00Z1h

2007-12-08T20:00:00Z

4x26 Elimination - 9 (Result)

2007-12-15T20:00:00Z

4x27 The Final

4x27 The Final

  • 2007-12-15T20:00:00Z1h

Season Finale

2007-12-15T20:00:00Z

4x28 The Final (Results)

Season Finale

4x28 The Final (Results)

  • 2007-12-15T20:00:00Z1h

Season Premiere

2008-08-16T19:00:00Z

5x01 Auditions 1

Season Premiere

5x01 Auditions 1

  • 2008-08-16T19:00:00Z1h

2008-08-23T19:00:00Z

5x02 Auditions 2

5x02 Auditions 2

  • 2008-08-23T19:00:00Z1h

2008-08-30T19:00:00Z

5x03 Auditions 3

5x03 Auditions 3

  • 2008-08-30T19:00:00Z1h

2008-08-06T19:00:00Z

5x04 Auditions 4

5x04 Auditions 4

  • 2008-08-06T19:00:00Z1h

2008-08-13T19:00:00Z

5x05 Auditions 5

5x05 Auditions 5

  • 2008-08-13T19:00:00Z1h

2008-08-20T19:00:00Z

5x06 Auditions 6

5x06 Auditions 6

  • 2008-08-20T19:00:00Z1h

2008-08-27T19:00:00Z

5x07 Boot Camp 1

5x07 Boot Camp 1

  • 2008-08-27T19:00:00Z1h

2008-08-28T19:00:00Z

5x08 Boot Camp 2

5x08 Boot Camp 2

  • 2008-08-28T19:00:00Z1h

2008-10-04T19:00:00Z

5x09 Boot Camp 3

5x09 Boot Camp 3

  • 2008-10-04T19:00:00Z1h

2008-10-05T19:00:00Z

5x10 Boot Camp 4

5x10 Boot Camp 4

  • 2008-10-05T19:00:00Z1h

2008-10-11T19:00:00Z

5x11 Elimination 1

5x11 Elimination 1

  • 2008-10-11T19:00:00Z1h

2008-10-11T19:00:00Z

5x12 Elimination 1 (Result)

5x12 Elimination 1 (Result)

  • 2008-10-11T19:00:00Z1h

2008-10-18T19:00:00Z

5x13 Elimination 2

5x13 Elimination 2

  • 2008-10-18T19:00:00Z1h

2008-10-18T19:00:00Z

5x14 Elimination 2 (Result)

5x14 Elimination 2 (Result)

  • 2008-10-18T19:00:00Z1h

2008-10-25T19:00:00Z

5x15 Elimination 3

5x15 Elimination 3

  • 2008-10-25T19:00:00Z1h

The 10 remaining acts return to perform live for the third time. This week each act has to perform a Big Band song. The judges give their verdicts on what they have heard. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for this week's public vote.

2008-10-25T19:00:00Z

5x16 Elimination 3 (Result)

5x16 Elimination 3 (Result)

  • 2008-10-25T19:00:00Z1h

The finalists performed a cover version of the Mariah Carey song "Hero" on behalf of the Help for Heroes charity. This song will be released as a download on Sunday 26 as a download and Monday 27 physically.

2008-11-01T20:00:00Z

5x17 Elimination 4

5x17 Elimination 4

  • 2008-11-01T20:00:00Z1h

Down to nine acts and the contestants must sing again for a place in next week's show. This week they must sing classic disco songs for the judges and the viewers at home. The viewers will then vote for their favourite and the two acts with the lowest number of votes will be forced to sing again for the judges who will then decide to save one act.

2008-11-01T20:00:00Z

5x18 Elimination 4 (Result)

5x18 Elimination 4 (Result)

  • 2008-11-01T20:00:00Z1h

Theme: Disco Celebrity Guest: Will Young Song performed by celebrity guest: Changes

2008-11-08T20:00:00Z

5x19 Elimination 5

5x19 Elimination 5

  • 2008-11-08T20:00:00Z1h

Dermot O'Leary hosts the fifth live show of the series. This week, the eight remaining acts meet Mariah Carey and must perform her songs for the judges and the viewers. The viewers will then vote for their favourite and the two acts with the lowest number of votes will sing again for the judges who will choose to save one act and send the other home.

2008-11-08T20:00:00Z

5x20 Elimination 5 (Result)

5x20 Elimination 5 (Result)

  • 2008-11-08T20:00:00Z1h

Theme: Mariah Carey Celebrity Guest: Mariah Carey Song performed by celebrity guest: TBA

2008-11-15T20:00:00Z

5x21 Elimination 6

5x21 Elimination 6

  • 2008-11-15T20:00:00Z1h

Theme: Best of British

2008-11-15T20:00:00Z

5x22 Elimination 6 (Result)

5x22 Elimination 6 (Result)

  • 2008-11-15T20:00:00Z1h

Celebrity Guest: Leona Lewis Song performed by celebrity guest: "Run"

2008-11-22T20:00:00Z

5x23 Elimination 7

5x23 Elimination 7

  • 2008-11-22T20:00:00Z1h

2008-11-22T20:00:00Z

5x24 Elimination 7 (Result)

5x24 Elimination 7 (Result)

  • 2008-11-22T20:00:00Z1h

2008-11-29T20:00:00Z

5x25 Elimination 8

5x25 Elimination 8

  • 2008-11-29T20:00:00Z1h

Five acts remain in the competition and the acts must now perform 2 songs each. This week the theme is American Classics as the contestants perform for the viewers' votes. The two acts with the lowest number of votes must then sing again for the judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue. Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus appears in this episode.

2008-11-29T20:00:00Z

5x26 Elimination 8 (Result)

5x26 Elimination 8 (Result)

  • 2008-11-29T20:00:00Z1h

Theme: Songs by Britney Spears and American Classics Song performed by celebrity guests: "Womanizer" (Britney Spears), "7 Things" (Miley Cyrus)

With only four acts remaining in the competition, we reach the 9th live show of the series. The contestants must each perform 2 songs for the viewers' votes. The 2 acts with the lowest number of votes will have to sing again judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue who, for the last time, will choose an act to send home.

2008-12-13T20:00:00Z

5x29 Series 5 - The Final

5x29 Series 5 - The Final

  • 2008-12-13T20:00:00Z1h

There are only three acts remaining in this week's grand final. After auditions, boot camp, the mentors' houses and nine live shows, the three acts remaining in the competition sing for one last time for the audience vote. The act with the highest number of votes will be crowned The X Factor champion of 2008 winning a £1m recording contract with Simon Cowell. Dannii Minogue is the only judge with no acts left in the competition.

Season Finale

2008-12-13T20:00:00Z

5x30 Series 5 - The Final (Result)

Season Finale

5x30 Series 5 - The Final (Result)

  • 2008-12-13T20:00:00Z1h

Season Premiere

2009-08-22T19:00:00Z

6x01 Auditions 1: Off To A Flying Start

Season Premiere

6x01 Auditions 1: Off To A Flying Start

  • 2009-08-22T19:00:00Z1h

Britain's biggest talent show returns for a brand new series. Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh sift through a record-breaking number of applicants, who this year must audition in front of a studio audience and the panel. The heats start in London, before moving on to Manchester and Glasgow. Watch out for Simon and Louis falling out over a pair of Irish twins. Plus, who gives what Simon describes as 'the best first audition I have ever heard'? Dermot O'Leary hosts.

2009-08-29T19:00:00Z

6x02 Series 6 - Auditions 2

6x02 Series 6 - Auditions 2

  • 2009-08-29T19:00:00Z1h

Britain's biggest talent show rolls into Birmingham for auditions along with judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh and now of course, a live audience. It is Cheryl's birthday - but will it be a day to celebrate? A 22-year-old fellow Geordie girl certainly does tug at Cheryl's heart strings. And the clock is ticking for an ageing Brummie rocker still dreaming of stardom.

2009-09-05T19:00:00Z

6x03 Series 6 - Auditions 3

6x03 Series 6 - Auditions 3

  • 2009-09-05T19:00:00Z1h

The auditions for Britain's biggest talent competition continue, as more wannabe popstars perform in front of the studio audience and judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole. As they think ahead to the mentoring stage, all the judges will be hoping for some amazing singers with real star quality. Meanwhile host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to celebrate or commiserate with the contestants.

2009-09-12T19:00:00Z

6x04 Series 6 - Auditions 4

6x04 Series 6 - Auditions 4

  • 2009-09-12T19:00:00Z1h

Britain's biggest and best open talent competition continues with some more good, bad and unbelievable auditions from across the country. The wannabes will be performing in front of a studio audience and the panel, so they must bring an iron nerve. Who will impress judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh? Host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to celebrate success or mop up the tears.

2009-09-19T19:00:00Z

6x05 Series 6 - Auditions 5

6x05 Series 6 - Auditions 5

  • 2009-09-19T19:00:00Z1h

With only two more auditions to go before the bootcamp stage and the assignment of the categories, judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole continue the nationwide search for a star. Host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to celebrate success or console those who are sent home.

2009-09-20T19:00:00Z

6x06 Series 6 - Auditions 6

6x06 Series 6 - Auditions 6

  • 2009-09-20T19:00:00Z1h

It is the last leg of this year's auditions, and we will see the final group of hopefuls from the record number who applied. Judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh are on a whistle stop tour of Britain to find any other potential winners out there. The wannabes must perform in front of the judges and a large studio audience, so they will need a strong constitution. But host Dermot O'Leary will be there to offer a shoulder to cry on if they need it. Who will make it through?

2009-09-26T19:00:00Z

6x07 Series 6 - Boot Camp 1

6x07 Series 6 - Boot Camp 1

  • 2009-09-26T19:00:00Z1h

The successful auditionees head to London's Hammersmith Apollo for the biggest bootcamp ever. Judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole will be putting 200 acts through their paces. Who will be able to handle the pressure and stand out from the crowd, and who will be heading home? After this first challenge, only 50 acts can go through to the next bootcamp stage. Host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to offer condolences to the unlucky and celebrate with the chosen few.

2009-09-27T19:00:00Z

6x08 Series 6 - Boot Camp 2

6x08 Series 6 - Boot Camp 2

  • 2009-09-27T19:00:00Z1h

Join host Dermot O'Leary for the second in our bootcamp weekend double bill. The 50 remaining acts must perform again in front of an audience of thousands. Each singer has been able to practise overnight, and today is their last chance to impress judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh. The panel must now start choosing the performers they believe can go all the way. Who will make it into the final 24?

The X Factor goes global, as the 24 remaining acts jet off around the world to the judges' houses. Simon is at his home in Los Angeles, while Cheryl is in Marrakech, Louis is in Italy and Dannii is in Dubai. The judges are joined by Kylie Minogue, Will Young, Ronan Keating and Sinitta, who will be helping them make the tough decisions needed to whittle down the contestants to the final 12. Host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to support the singers as they face their biggest performance so far.

2009-10-04T19:00:00Z

6x10 Series 6 - Boot Camp 4

6x10 Series 6 - Boot Camp 4

  • 2009-10-04T19:00:00Z1h

It is make or break time for the 24 remaining hopefuls - at the end of today's show they will find out whether they have been chosen for the live stages. There are only three places in each category, so judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh have some big decisions to make. Host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to support the contestants.

It's the moment of truth for the final 12 as they perform live in front of the nation... with the first of two live shows as the final 12 sing live - and the judges each mentor one category of singers. Simon Cowell has the over 25s, Cheryl Cole has the boys, Dannii Minogue has the girls and Louis Walsh has the groups. Host Dermot O'Leary will be on hand to deal with the war of words as the judges give their views on each performance and defend their acts - one of which will leave the competition.

It's a brand new live Sunday night results show as the final 12 discover the outcome of the public vote. The two acts with the lowest number of votes will sing for survival in the final showdown. Then it is up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who is out of the competition. Last year's winner Alexandra Burke gives the first performance of her new single - and in a world exclusive Robbie Williams is back performing live!

2009-10-17T19:00:00Z

6x13 Live Show 2: Diva Week

6x13 Live Show 2: Diva Week

  • 2009-10-17T19:00:00Z1h

Watch all 11 acts strut their stuff as they make their claim to The X Factor throne. Tonight the competition really hots up, and Whitney Houston is a special guest tomorrow night. Louis Walsh will be absent from both shows as he attends Stephen Gately's funeral in Dublin.

Join host Dermot O'Leary live as the 11 remaining acts find out the results of the public vote. The two acts with the lowest number of votes must sing for survival in the final showdown. Then it is up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition. Plus the legendary Whitney Houston performs live, in her first UK TV appearance in 12 years.

The 10 remaining acts battle it out to win the public's votes and stay in the competition. Today's theme is Big Band, which means the contestants must face the challenge of singing with a full orchestra. How will they get on? Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh will be keen to support the acts they are mentoring, and host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to keep everyone going as the tension mounts.

Join Dermot O'Leary live for the results of the public vote. The two acts with the lowest number of votes must perform again in the final showdown. Then judges Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole will decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition. Plus Michael Bublé and Westlife are live on stage.

All the performances and much more from The X Factor's very first Rock week.

Dermot O'Leary hosts the all-new Sunday night X Factor results show, as the nine acts find out the results of the public vote. The two with the lowest number of votes will sing for survival in the final showdown, then it is up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition. Plus Bon Jovi and JLS perform.

The battle for the crown continues as the eight remaining acts step onto Britain's biggest stage for the fifth live show. Each of the performers will be hoping to impress the voting audience at home as well as judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh. Host Dermot O'Leary will be on hand to deal with the war of words as the judges give their views on each performance and defend their singers. Next time, one act will be leaving the competition.

Dermot O'Leary hosts the live results show. The remaining performers will be on tenterhooks as the results of the public vote are revealed, as the two acts with the lowest number of votes must sing for their survival in the final showdown. Who will judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh choose to send home? Plus performance from Leona Lewis and the Black Eyed Peas.

Only seven acts remain and the competition will be getting fiercer than ever as the performers battle it out to stay in the running. Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh will be on the edges of their seats as they support the singers they are mentoring, while host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to deal with all the tears and triumphs. Who will impress the judges - and the voting public - today?

It is time for the seven remaining acts to find out the result of the public vote. The two acts with the lowest numbers of votes must sing for survival in the final showdown. Then judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh will decide who stays in the competition and who is sent home. Plus there is a guest performance by Colombian pop superstar Shakira. Hosted by Dermot O'Leary.

2009-11-21T20:00:00Z

6x23 Live Show 7: Wham! Week

There are only six acts remaining in the competition, and today they must sing live again in a battle to win the biggest prize in pop. Also fighting it out are judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh, who are each mentoring one category of singers. Host Dermot O'Leary will be on hand to deal with all the tears and triumphs.

It is time to reveal the results of the public vote. The two acts with the fewest votes will have to perform again in a sing-off, and then it is up to the judges to decide who stays in the competition and who is eliminated. Plus there are live performances from Mariah Carey and Susan Boyle. Hosted by Dermot O'Leary.

It is the eighth live show, and with only five acts remaining, the pressure is really on to make an impression on both the judges and the voters at home. Panellists Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh will be rooting for the performers in their categories, while host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to deal with all the tears and triumphs.

Dermot O'Leary reveals the results of the latest public vote. The two acts with the fewest votes must take part in a sing-off, and then judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole decide who stays to compete in the quarter-finals, and who must leave for good. Also featuring live performances from Rihanna and Alicia Keys.

Dermot O'Leary hosts the semi-finals. The four remaining acts - Danyl, Joe, Olly and Stacey - must perform two songs each, and it will be up to them to really sing their hearts out if they are to be in with a chance of making it to next week's final. Judges Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh will be crossing their fingers for their favoured acts. Who will impress the panel and the voters at home?

Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson perform in tonight's show, as Dermot O'Leary reveals which performers will have to fight for survival in a sing-off. The bottom two acts will face the judges again, and one will be eliminated, losing their chance of competing in next week's final. Who is going home today?

2009-12-12T20:00:00Z

6x29 Series 6 - The Final

6x29 Series 6 - The Final

  • 2009-12-12T20:00:00Z1h

It is the final! Hundreds of thousands of hopefuls came to the nationwide auditions, but now only three acts remain to battle it out for the title - and one will be going home today. At stake is the biggest prize in pop - a life-changing record contract and the release of their debut single. Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh are also joining in the race to the finish line, as they cross their fingers for their own acts. Plus some amazing international guest stars will be appearing. Hosted by Dermot O'Leary.

Season Finale

2009-12-13T20:00:00Z

6x30 Series 6 - The Final (Result)

Season Finale

6x30 Series 6 - The Final (Result)

  • 2009-12-13T20:00:00Z1h

Now the moment the nation has been waiting for arrives, as Dermot O'Leary reveals who the public has crowned 2009 X Factor champion. Joining Dermot and the remaining two acts are judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh, as well as more international guest stars. The final two acts each perform what will become the winner's first single. Then at last the suspense is over and we discover which act has taken the prize.

Season Premiere

2010-08-21T19:00:00Z

7x01 Auditions 1: Glasgow welcomes Geri!

Season Premiere

7x01 Auditions 1: Glasgow welcomes Geri!

  • 2010-08-21T19:00:00Z1h

With Dannii looking after her mini Minogue the panel of power welcomed the first of our celebrity guest judges in Glasgow, the notoriously never lost for words, formally ginger, Geri Halliwell.