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The X Factor was an Australian television music competition to find new singing talent. The first season premiered on 6 February 2005 and ended on 15 May 2005. The show was cancelled after the series ended due to poor ratings, but was revived in 2010 after Seven Network acquired the rights through meetings with show creator Simon Cowell.

Selection process

Auditions

Masterclass

• 16-24s – Jack Byrnes, Gemma Purdy, Jacob Butler, Victoria McGee, Vincent Harder
• Over 25s – Roslynn Mahe, Cavan Te, Russell Gooley, Reegan Jolley, Jennifer Anderson, Janie Shrapnel
• Groups – 2XL, Beyond Society's Kontrol, Kaya, The Brothership, Random

Judges Houses

The 7 eliminated acts were:

• 16-24s – Jack Byrnes, Victoria McGee
• Over 25s – Cavan Te, Jennifer Anderson, Reegan Jolley
• Groups – 2XL, Beyond Society's Kontrol

Acts

Live Shows

Colour key

  Act in 16-24s

  Act in Over 25s

  Act in Groups

Contestants' colour key:

  – Act in the bottom two and had to perform again in the final showdown

  – Act received the fewest public votes and was immediately eliminated (no final showdown)

Notes N/A Holden was not required to cast a vote as there was already a majority.

References

1. "Seven, Nine to engage in X Factor 'bidding war'". The Spy Report. Media Spy. 26 February 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.

• The X Factor (Australian TV series)
• 2005 Australian television seasons
• The X Factor seasons