Created by Simon Cowell Original language(s) German Original network VOX
RTL Final episode date 25 November 2012 | Country of origin Germany No. of series 3 First episode date 20 August 2010 Networks RTL Television, VOX | |
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Original release August 20, 2010 – November 25, 2012 Judges Sarah Connor, Till Brönner, George Glueck, Das Bo, H.P. Baxxter, Sandra Nasić, Moses Pelham Presented by Jochen Schropp, Janin Reinhardt Cast Sarah Connor, Till Brönner, Jochen Schropp, George Glueck, Janine Reinhardt Similar The X Factor (UK), X‑Faktor, Das Supertalent, Sing meinen Song – D, X Factor | ||
X Factor is the German version of The X Factor, a show originating from the United Kingdom. It is a television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions.
Contents
- Series summary
- Judges categories and their finalists
- Season 1 2010
- Finalists
- Season 2 2011
- Season 3 2012
- References
The show's inaugural German season started in August 2010. RTL broadcast the first two kick-off shows. The other episodes have been shown on VOX. Both channels are part of Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland. X Factor is produced by Grundy Light Entertainment, another RTL Group company.
The auditions were held in April 2010. The show started on 20 August 2010 and ended on 9 November 2010 with Edita Abdieski being crowned the winner. The second season began on 30 August 2011 and was won on 6 December 2011 by David Pfeffer. The third season began on 25 August 2012 and was won by Mrs Greenbird on 25 November 2012.
Series summary
"Under 25 boys" category
"Under 25 girls" category
"16-24s" category
"Over 25s" category
"Groups" or "Groups and Bands" (since season 3) category
Judges' categories and their finalists
In each season, each judge is allocated a category to mentor and chooses three acts to progress to the live shows. This table shows, for each season, which category each judge was allocated and which acts he or she put through to the live shows.
– Winning judge/category. Winners are in bold, eliminated contestants in small font.
Season 1 (2010)
The first Season started in 2010. The auditions were held in April 2010. The first show started on 20 August 2010. The Judges were Sarah Connor (16-24), George Glueck (Groups), and Till Brönner (25+).
There are four phases:
- Auditions
- Bootcamp
- Judge's House
- Live Shows
Finalists
The live shows commenced on 21 September 2010. The following artists made it to the live shows. Ages are as of the date of the show (2010).
Key:
– Winner – Runner-up – Third PlaceSeason 2 (2011)
The second Season started on 30 August 2011. The auditions were held in April/May 2011. The Show was broadcast every Tuesday and Sunday. The Judges were Sarah Connor, Das Bo and Till Brönner . This year twelve acts were a part of the live shows, and not nine. Furthermore, from the first to ninth live show the judges decided which act had to leave the X Factor.
Finalists
Key:
– Winner – Runner-up – Third Place
BenMan consists of Benjamin (19) & Manuel (18).
Boyz II Hot consists of Daniel (18) & Nathanaele (19).
Nica & Joe consists of Joseph (31) & Veronika (24).
Soultrip consists of Blago (24), Martin (27) & Nunzio (24).
Season 3 (2012)
The third Season started on 25 August 2012. The auditions were held in April/May 2012. The Show was broadcast every Sunday. The first show was broadcast at RTL. The Judges were Sarah Connor, H.P. Baxxter, Sandra Nasic and Moses Pelham . This year twelve acts were a part of the live shows, but in four categories: Boys, Girls, Over 25s and Groups within Bands. Since this year only the public decided who would be eliminated, so there was no longer a final showdown where the judges could save an act.
Finalists
Key:
– Winner – Runner-up – Third PlaceJosephine consists of Christian (29), Daniel (33), Imme (30) & Victor (22).
Mrs. Greenbird consists of Sarah (28) & Steffen (36).
Rune consists of Marvin (18), Patrick (20), Sebastian (22) & Steffen (20).