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The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The eighth series aired on ITV on 20 August 2011 [1] and ended on 11 December 2011. Dermot O'Leary hosted the main show on ITV, while Caroline Flack and series 6 runner-up Olly Murs co-presented the spin-off show The Xtra Factor on ITV2.
- Production
- Twists/Changes
- Finalists
- Selection Process
- Live Shows
- Controversies
- Team Rankings
- Trivia
This series marked the departures of judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue with Louis Walsh the only original judge remaining. He was accompanied by Tulisa, Kelly Rowland and Gary Barlow. Dermot O'Leary returned to present the show for the fifth year while spin-off show The Xtra Factor was presented by Olly Murs and Caroline Flack.
Two Presenters Of The Xtra Factor UK: This is the first series to feature two presenters of The Xtra Factor. The two presenters of The Xtra Factor were Olly Murs and Caroline Flack. Wildcards:The wildcard from the previous series was scrapped. Acts Performing Alongside Their Mentors:This was the first series to feature the Top 3 acts performing wit...
Note: Even though Frankie Cocozza finished in the top 9, thus qualifying for the Live Tour, he was not given a spot due to his ejection from the show, which led to Amelia Lily's return and eventual placement on the tour.
Auditions
See: List of The X Factor UK auditionees (series 8) Notable returnees included Jade Thirwall previously auditioned during auditioned twice (during Series 5 and Series 7) but was eliminated at Bootcamp.
Bootcamp
See: Bootcamp (UK series 8)
Judges' Houses
See: Judges' Houses (UK series 8)
Results Summary
1. In Weeks 4 and 5, as well as the Quarter-Final, Barlow did not need to vote as there was already a majority. However, he confirmed that he would have voted to eliminate Sophie Habibis (in Week 4), Johnny Robinson (in Week 5), and Janet Devlin (in the Quarter-Final). 2. In the Sunday Final, Amelia Lily received 8.9% of the public vote, despite being eliminated already.
Allegation of bullying Misha B was involved in a controversy during the third live show when Tulisa accused her of making "mean comments" and Walsh accused her of being a "bully" backstage. Both later apologised. The other two judges, Barlow and Rowland, and several contestants defended Misha B during and after the show. Barlow later said he believ...
1. Girls (mentored by Kelly Rowland) 2. Boys (mentored by Gary Barlow) 3. Groups (mentored by Tulisa) 4. Over 25s (mentored by Louis Walsh)
As with Series 2 to Series 6, the winning act and runner-up performed the same potential winner's single.This was the only UK series to feature Kelly Rowland on The X Factor UK.This was the first UK series to have the first permanent judgefrom the USA.This is the only series to have only female actswin the public vote throughout the live shows.- 20 August 2011-11 December 2011
- Dermot O'LearyCaroline FlackOlly Murs
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The seventh series started on ITV on 21 August 2010 and ended on 12 December 2010. The series saw the creation of boyband One Direction, five boys who entered the competition as soloists. The winner of the series was Matt Cardle. [1] He was mentored throughout the show by Dannii Minogue.
1 day ago · Matt Terry. Matt, 31, won the show in 2016 before winning with Nicole Scherzingwr as a mentor over Saara Aalto. He released an Ed Sheeran-penned song, When Christmas Comes Around, as his winner's ...
As of series 14, all five categories have won the show on at least one occasion, while seven of the show's nine judges have had the winning act in their category at least once, with Cowell winning four times, Cheryl, Minogue and Scherzinger winning twice, and Walsh, Tulisa, Osbourne, Ora and Tomlinson winning once.
May 18, 2023 · A new season aired every year until 2018, when Dalton Harris was crowned the latest winner. Scroll through our photo gallery to learn more about him and the 14 others on “The X Factor UK”...
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Dec 11, 2011 · Live Final Results: Directed by Phil Heyes. With Dermot O'Leary, Caroline Flack, Olly Murs, Gary Barlow. Little Mix with their mentor Tulisa Contostavlos face Marcus Collins and his mentor, Gary Barlow, to decide who is crowned the 2011 X Factor Winner.
