Season 12
Television's biggest search for a music star is back as The X Factor returns with a new judging panel and a new presenting duo.
The brand new super six sees Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora take their places at the judges' desk, while new presenters Olly Murs and Caroline Flack will be guiding the search to find a potential pop star with an amazing voice and that extra special something.
Olly and Caroline will bring their chemistry and charm to the show, having previously co-hosted The Xtra Factor on ITV2 for two years from 2011. They will be on hand at every stage of the audition process to congratulate and console the budding singers who are vying to be the next big superstar. They will also be tasked with keeping the judges in order, once the live shows start.
Expect knock out vocals, big personalities and stand out stage presence as the auditionees tackle five key stages that stand in the way of their path to victory and securing a life changing record contract.
In the first weekend's episodes the performers will sing in front of the judges and an arena audience of thousands to prove their worth with the aim of securing a place at Boot Camp.
Hosts
Olly Murs
Caroline Flack
Judges/Mentors
Simon Cowell
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini
Nick Grimshaw
Rita Ora
Created by Simon Cowell, The X Factor is produced by FremantleMedia's Thames (previously Talkback Thames) and Cowell's production company SycoTV.
Broadcast Notes
Season 12 aired on M-Net on weekdays and concludes by airing live on Saturday 12 December, 2015 (semi-finals at 21h00) and Sunday 13 December 2015, at 22h00 (the finale).