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Created by
  
Simon Cowell

No. of series
  
10

Networks
  
TV8, Sky Uno, Rai 2

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Country of origin
  
Italy

Program creator
  
Simon Cowell

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Producer(s)
  
FremantleMedia, Magnolia

Original network
  
Rai Due (2008-2010) Cielo (free-to-air, 2011-2015) Sky Uno/Sky Uno HD (2011-) TV8 (free-to-air, 2016-)

Original release
  
10 March 2008 – present

Judges
  
Morgan, Simona Ventura, Mara Maionchi, Claudia Mori

Winners
  
Giò Sada, Chiara, Lorenzo Fragola, Michele Bravi, Francesca Michielin

Presented by
  
Francesco Facchinetti (1–4), Alessandro Cattelan (5–)

Cast
  
Manuel Agnelli, Simona Ventura, Alessandro Cattelan, Victoria Cabello, Enrico Ruggeri

Similar
  
X Factor Season 9, Uomini e donne, Amici di Maria De Filippi, The Voice of Italy, The X Factor (UK)

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X Factor is a TV show which airs on prime time in Italy. The singing competition is the Italian version of Britain's The X Factor. It was hosted until the Season 4 by Francesco Facchinetti, its judges in the first two series (2008 and 2008–2009) were the musical producer Mara Maionchi, TV host Simona Ventura and the singer-songwriter Morgan.

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In series 3 (late 2009), former actress/singer-turned-music producer Claudia Mori replaced Ventura as a judge.

Series 4 (2010) faced several changes. The categories were merged into four, the same as the UK version (25+, Groups, Boys and Girls). The judging panel was changed: (Mara Maionchi continued and Claudia Mori and Morgan were replaced, respectively, by singer and musician Elio, singer-songwriter Enrico Ruggeri and pop singer Anna Tatangelo.

Series 5 (2011) faced important changes: the show has been aired since 2011 by pay-TV Sky Uno HD, the entertainment-purposed channel of Sky Italy, owned by News Corporation. The host is the former MTV veejay Alessandro Cattelan. Elio was the only judge from the fourth series to return. Mara Maionchi, Enrico Ruggeri and Anna Tatangelo were replaced by new judge Arisa, and former judges Morgan and Simona Ventura. All four judges and host had been confirmed in series 6 (2012).

In series 7 (2013), the judging panel was changed with Mika replacing Arisa.

Series 8 (2014) saw another change to the judging panel: Simona Ventura and Elio were replaced, respectively, by TV host and former MTV veejay Victoria Cabello and rapper Fedez.

Series 9 (2015) started airing in September 2015: the judging panel faced some changes: Morgan and Victoria Cabello were replaced by Elio (judge from series 4 to series 7), and Skin.

Series 10 (2016) will start airing in September 2016: the judging panel will face some changes, as all of Skin, Mika and Elio all left the panel, allowing room for three other judges. Arisa is returning to the panel, after a three-year break, and the show will welcome two new judges, Alvaro Soler and Manuel Agnelli. Meanwhile, the only returning judge from last series, Fedez, will return for his third series.

The winners of the first edition were the Vocal Group Aram Quartet. Giusy Ferreri, the runner-up of the show, has become one of the most successful female singers in Italy. The winner of the second edition was Matteo Becucci (25+ years), while Noemi came to major success between the Italian public; the third edition was won by Marco Mengoni. The three series have been won by acts mentored by Morgan. Elio has token the title in the fourth season with Nathalie Giannitrapani. The fifth edition has been won by Francesca Michielin. The sixth has been won by Chiara Galiazzo followed by Michele Bravi during the seventh, and Lorenzo Fragola during the 8th season and Giosada during the 9th season and Soul System during the 10th season

Series summary

     "Boys" category
     "Girls" category
     "16-24s" category
     "Over 25s" category
     "Groups" category

Finalists, categories and judges

Key:

     – Winning judge/category. Winners are in bold, eliminated contestants in small font.

First series (2008)

In the first edition held in the period 10 March 2008 to 27 May 2008, Morgan's contestants (Vocal Groups) were labelled "red contestants", Simona's contestants (25+ years) the "orange contestants" and Mara's (16–24 years) the "blue contestants"

Second series (2008-2009)

The second series was held between 25 November 2008 and 19 April 2009. The three judges were the same as the first series line-up. Simona Ventura mentored the "16-24s", Morgan the "25 and Overs" and Mara Maionchi the Groups. The winner was Matteo Becucci from the 25 and over category.

Third series (2009)

In the third edition from 16 June 2009 until 2 December 2009, the judge Simona Ventura was replaced by Claudia Mori. Morgan's contestants (16–24 years) were dubbed the "blue contestants", Claudia Mori's contestants (25+ years) the "orange" and Mara Maionchi's category of the Vocal Groups, the "red contestants".

The A&K, Mara's group, were formed by Andrea and Chiara (Kiara). However, Chiara was later disqualified from the show because of a regulation prohibiting the sons/daughters of RAI employees from entering the show, in this case, Chiara's Mother. She was replaced by Daniele Vit.

Fourth series (2010)

From this year there are four categories with the respective judges:

  • Mara Maionchi (16-24 Boys)
  • Anna Tatangelo (16-24 Girls)
  • Elio (25 +)
  • Enrico Ruggeri (Vocal Groups)
  • Fifth series (2011–2012)

    The fifth series of X Factor was televised from 20 October 2011 to 5 January 2012. For the first time, it was broadcast by Sky Uno HD, rather than Rai 2. The auditions were held from 5 July to 12 September 2011.

    Sixth series (2012)

    The sixth series of X Factor started on 20 September 2012. It is broadcast live by Sky Uno HD, and a short version recorded broadcast on free digital TV Cielo.

    Seventh series (2013)

    The seventh series of X Factor started on 26 September 2013. It is broadcast live by Sky Uno HD.

    Eight series (2014)

    The eight series of X Factor started on 18 September 2014. It is broadcast live by Sky Uno HD.

    Ninth series (2015)

    The ninth series of X Factor started on 10 September 2015. It is broadcast live by Sky Uno HD.

    Tenth series (2016)

    The tenth series of X Factor started on 22 September 2016. It is broadcast live by Sky Uno HD, and a version recorded broadcast on free digital channel TV8.

    References

    X Factor (Italian TV series) Wikipedia