X Factor (2008)
Overview
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons.
- Simon CowellCreator
StatusReturning Series
TypeScripted
Original LanguageItalian
Network
Seasons
Specials
2014 | 8 Episodes
Specials of X Factor premiered on September 12, 2014
Season 1
2008 | 12 Episodes
Season 1 of X Factor premiered on March 10, 2008
Season 2
2009 | 15 Episodes
Season 2 of X Factor premiered on January 12, 2009
Season 3
2009 | 13 Episodes
Season 3 of X Factor premiered on September 10, 2009
Season 4
2010 | 12 Episodes
Season 4 of X Factor premiered on September 7, 2010
Season 5
2011 | 12 Episodes
Season 5 of X Factor premiered on October 20, 2011
Season 6
2012 | 13 Episodes
Season 6 of X Factor premiered on September 20, 2012
Season 7
2013 | 12 Episodes
Season 7 of X Factor premiered on September 26, 2013
Season 8
2014 | 13 Episodes
Season 8 of X Factor premiered on September 18, 2014
Season 9
2015 | 14 Episodes
Season 9 of X Factor premiered on September 10, 2015
Season 10
2016 | 14 Episodes
Season 10 of X Factor premiered on September 15, 2016
Season 11
2017 | 14 Episodes
Season 11 of X Factor premiered on September 14, 2017
Season 12
2018 | 15 Episodes
Season 12 of X Factor premiered on September 6, 2018
Season 13
2019 | 14 Episodes
Season 13 of X Factor premiered on September 12, 2019
Season 14
2020 | 13 Episodes
Season 14 of X Factor premiered on September 17, 2020
Season 15
2021 | 13 Episodes
Season 15 of X Factor premiered on September 16, 2021
Season 16
2022 | 13 Episodes
Season 16 of X Factor premiered on September 15, 2022
Season 17
2023 | 13 Episodes
Season 17 of X Factor premiered on September 14, 2023
The countdown has begun: everything is ready for the new edition of X Factor that sees Fedez, Ambra Angiolini, Dargen D’Amico, and Morgan at the judging table. On stage with them, Francesca Michielin will return to play the hostess.
Season 18
2024 | 13 Episodes
Season 18 of X Factor premiered on September 12, 2024
The new edition starts on September 12th with Achille Lauro, Paola Iezzi, Jake La furia and Manuel Agnelli
Season 19
2025 | 13 Episodes
Season 19 of X Factor premiered on September 11, 2025
The new edition starts on September 11th with Francesco Gabbani, Paola Iezzi, Jake La Furia and Achille Lauro
Casts
Giorgia
Self - Presenter
Jake La Furia
Self - Judge
Paola Iezzi
Self - Judge
Achille Lauro
Self - Judge
Francesco Gabbani
Self - Judge